Publisher's Synopsis
This monumental work is a comprehensive history of the early saints and martyrs of the Benedictine order, organized by century and spanning from the birth of Christ to the 11th century. It draws on a vast array of primary sources, including hagiographic texts, legends, and chronicles, to provide a vivid and detailed portrait of the lives and deeds of these holy men and women. It is a must-have resource for scholars of hagiography, medieval history, and the history of religious orders.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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