St.George by Christopher Stace

St.George by Christopher Stace

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This book begins with the known facts, before moving on to the mass legends that grew up around George's name. It explores his vast popularity in England through the ages, and the way his cult endures today.

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St.George by Christopher Stace

How did a fourth century solider-saint become so famous throughout the east and west and end up as the patron saint of England? This fascinating books begins with the known facts, before moving on to the mass of legends that grew up around George's name. It explores the saint's vast popularity in England through the ages, and the way his cult endures today, looking at his historical and spiritual significance.
Dr Christopher Stace is the author of Stilus Artifex (CUP, 1972), Three Plays of Plautus (CUP, 1981); Oedipus (Oberon, 1987); Florence: City of the Lily (Dent, 1989), a translation of The Golden Legend (Penguin, 1998) and our own First Life of St Francis (2000) and St Clare of Assisi (2001). He reviews for the Daily Telegraph, World of Books, BBC Radio 4 Kaleidoscope and World Service Meridian. He lives in Hastings.
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ISBN 13 9780281054152
ISBN 10 0281054150
Title St.George
Author Christopher Stace
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Year published 2002-03-22
Number of pages 128
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