The Work Of The Bollandists: Through Three Centuries 1615-1915

By Hippolyte Delehaye and Delehaye Hippolyte 1859-1941

Book Overview

The Work Of The Bollandists: Through Three Centuries 1615-1915 is a comprehensive book written by Hippolyte Delehaye. The book is a detailed account of the Bollandists, a group of Belgian Jesuits who have been devoted to the study of hagiography (the study of saints) since the 17th century. The book covers the history of the Bollandists from their inception in 1615 up until 1915, providing a thorough examination of their work and the impact it had on the field of hagiography.Delehaye discusses the methods and techniques used by the Bollandists in their research, including their meticulous examination of historical documents and their critical analysis of the sources they used. He also explores the challenges faced by the Bollandists, such as the political and religious turmoil of the time, and the difficulties of obtaining and verifying historical information.Throughout the book, Delehaye provides numerous examples of the Bollandists' work, including their groundbreaking research on the lives of saints, their contributions to the study of hagiography, and their efforts to preserve and publish historical documents. He also highlights the impact that the Bollandists had on the wider academic community, both in Belgium and around the world.Overall, The Work Of The Bollandists: Through Three Centuries 1615-1915 is an engaging and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the history of hagiography and the work of the Bollandists. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, religious studies, or the history of scholarship.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: 1432504177
• ISBN13: 9781432504175
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"