Catherine of Siena : a passionate life / Don Brophy.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : BlueBridge, c2010.Description: 296 p. : map ; 24 cmISBN:- 1933346280
- 9781933346281
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | Biography | Catherin B873 | Available | 33111006421982 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This biography of the great mystic and saint Catherine of Siena presents a moving, lucid portrait of the strong-minded and fiery young woman who campaigned for peace and struggled to reform the church during the turbulent 14th century, and became one of our most beloved spiritual figures.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 248-254) and index.
The dyer's daughter -- The mantle -- The room -- The city -- "Our most kind mamma" -- A time of testing -- "Sweet holy crusade" -- "The bed of fire and blood" -- Encounter in Avignon -- New foundations -- Fulfillment and disintegration -- Catherine in Rome -- Crossing the bridge.