Great Catholics
Type
Book
Authors
Category
Biography
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Publication Year
1963
Publisher
The Collier Books, United States
Pages
447
Description
Thirty-three inspiring lives.
"To anyone who values man's intellectual and spiritual powers, this book offers . . . absorbing reading . . . [It] deserves an audience wider than its Catholic one. Father Williamson deserves a vote of thanks." - The New York Times Book Review
From Saint Paul to Cardinal Newman, from John Dryden to GK Chesterton, Catholic contributions to our cultural and spiritual life have been innumerable in scope and variety. On these pages are delineated the lives of great Catholic personalities who, in both secular and religious spheres, have given luster to their age and enriched our heritage. Included are studies of saints - St. Augustine, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Ignatius Loyola, and others - along with those of scientists like Mendel, and of poets like Gerard Manley Hopkins. These biographies are written by outstanding clergymen and men of letters, each of whom brings to his subject a deep understanding and appreciation of his particular favorite in the long and heroic line of great Catholics.
"Will attract the interest of Catholics and non-Catholics alike who love the inspiration of lives that have ennobled our race." - Arthur Cardinal Hinsley
Taken from the back cover.
"To anyone who values man's intellectual and spiritual powers, this book offers . . . absorbing reading . . . [It] deserves an audience wider than its Catholic one. Father Williamson deserves a vote of thanks." - The New York Times Book Review
From Saint Paul to Cardinal Newman, from John Dryden to GK Chesterton, Catholic contributions to our cultural and spiritual life have been innumerable in scope and variety. On these pages are delineated the lives of great Catholic personalities who, in both secular and religious spheres, have given luster to their age and enriched our heritage. Included are studies of saints - St. Augustine, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Ignatius Loyola, and others - along with those of scientists like Mendel, and of poets like Gerard Manley Hopkins. These biographies are written by outstanding clergymen and men of letters, each of whom brings to his subject a deep understanding and appreciation of his particular favorite in the long and heroic line of great Catholics.
"Will attract the interest of Catholics and non-Catholics alike who love the inspiration of lives that have ennobled our race." - Arthur Cardinal Hinsley
Taken from the back cover.
Number of Copies
1
