Making Saints
How the Catholic Church Determines Who Becomes a Saint, Who Doesn'T, and Why
by Kenneth L. Woodward
ISBN: 0671747436
ISBN-13: 9780671747435
Format: Paperback
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Summary
An update on the classic work about sainthood in the Catholic church. Kenneth Woodward works from church documents to show how saint-makers decide who is worthy of canonization.
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"This is easily the most comprehensive, critical, and up-to-date look at saint making so far written." -- Peter Hebblethwaite
-- New York Times Book Review
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published date: 1991
Publisher's Notes
A pioneering work of investigative journalism penetrates the Vatican to explain the canonization process and describes the political in-fighting, the medical questions, and the costs of canonization.
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Making Saints: How the Catholic Church Determines Who Becomes a Saint, Who Doesn'T, and Why
Kenneth L. Woodward
Touchstone Books. Used - Good. Ex-library. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped daily. Over one million satisfied book lovers read with Experienced Books. 1991. Softcover. Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. Cover has some wear on edges. Cover/spine has minor creases and/or small tears. Some rubbing on cover. Price or other sticker on cover.EX-LIBRARY with typical library markings, attachments and wear. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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Making Saints: How the Catholic Church Determines Who Becomes a Saint, Who Doesn't, and Why
Kenneth L. Woodward
New York and Toronto,: Simon & Schuster (Touchstone), 1991 Outlines the canonization process. Introduces the handfull of saintmakers. Shows how lives of candidates are investigated, miracles proved or rejected, and how politics figures in. Includes bibliography. NF+ condition softcover with aged saint with halo standing under brown arch. Binding tight; spine is sound; pages have no writing or underlining.. One inch magic marker line on bottom of page edges and trifling edge wear. . First Paperback Printing. Trade Paperback. Near Fine Plus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Spirit Tomes and Treasures (United States)
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