La légende dorée by de Voragine Jacobus
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Jacobus, de Voragine, 1229?-1298
French
"La légende dorée" by Jacobus de Voragine is a collection of 153 hagiographies compiled around 1259 to 1266. This widely read medieval compilation presents the lives of saints and Christian festivals, each chapter exploring a saint's name etymology, biographical narrative, miracles, and source citations. Written in simple Latin, it became one of th...
as an invaluable encyclopedia of saint lore, helping identify saints depicted in medieval art through their legendary deeds and supernatural tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Carol Wright
1 month agoMy professor recommended this and the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. I will be reading more from this author.
Linda Allen
3 months agoI approached this with curiosity because the presentation feels refined and carefully planned. Worth every second of your time.
Brian Nguyen
2 months agoFrom start to finish, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. Highly recommended for everyone.
Andrew Rivera
5 days agoI was pleasantly surprised because the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. This sets a high standard for similar books.
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Christopher Ramirez
5 months agoI’ve been searching for content like this and the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. I appreciate the effort put into this.