St. Dominic

By Eliza Allen Starr

Book Overview

St. Dominic is a biography written by Eliza Allen Starr that details the life and legacy of Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order. The book delves into his early life as a Spanish nobleman, his education and ordination as a priest, and his eventual establishment of the Dominican Order in the early 13th century. It also explores his role in the Catholic Church's fight against heresy and his contributions to the development of the rosary. The author provides a comprehensive look at St. Dominic's life and works, drawing from historical accounts and primary sources. The book is intended for those interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the lives of its saints.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Patron Saints, by Eliza Allen Starr. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141942.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162871466
• ISBN13: 9781162871462
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"