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Fernando Lanzi

    Slovník svatých
    Heilige Orte
    Das Buch der Heiligen
    Das Buch der Heiligen
    Saints and Their Symbols
    • 2004

      Saints and Their Symbols

      Recognizing Saints in Art and in Popular Images

      • 237 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring the visual representation of saints, this guide delves into their symbolism and significance in Christian salvation. It clarifies why many saints are depicted alongside Jesus and the Virgin Mary without names. Featuring 265 full-color images, the book provides biographical insights and contextualizes the saints within popular religious culture and anthropology, making it a valuable resource for understanding their roles and the symbols associated with them.

      Saints and Their Symbols