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Lives of the Saints: For Every Day in the Year

Alban Butler
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Lives of the Saints: For Every Day in the Year

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1995

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Alban Butler

Lives of the Saints: For Every Day in the Year

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Lives of the Saints: For Every Day in the Year by Alban Butler details the lives and virtues of Christian saints, providing a brief account for each day. This devotional work highlights the history, accomplishments, and spiritual significance of these individuals, offering inspiration and religious reflection throughout the year.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Emotional

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.5

1,513 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lives of the Saints: For Every Day in the Year by Alban Butler is praised for its comprehensive hagiographies and historical insights, offering an inspiring daily devotional. Some find the language dated, making it challenging for modern readers. It's a rich resource for those interested in Christian saints but may require patience due to its antiquated style.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lives of the Saints: For Every Day in the Year?

A reader of Alban Butler's Lives of the Saints: For Every Day in the Year likely enjoys daily devotional literature, Catholic history, and hagiography. Similar audiences might appreciate The Golden Legend or The Little Flowers of St. Francis for their engaging narratives of saintly lives and virtues.

4.5

1,513 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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