Publisher's Synopsis
The Festivals of Our Lady: From The Golden Legend is a book written by Jacobus de Voragine and originally published in 1900. It is a collection of stories and legends about the various festivals and celebrations dedicated to the Virgin Mary throughout the Christian calendar year. The book draws heavily from The Golden Legend, a medieval collection of hagiographies and accounts of saints and religious figures.The Festivals of Our Lady covers a wide range of topics related to Mary, including her birth, her role as the mother of Jesus, her assumption into heaven, and her various apparitions throughout history. Each chapter focuses on a specific festival or feast day, providing historical context, theological insights, and detailed descriptions of the customs and traditions associated with each celebration.The book is written in a style that is both scholarly and accessible, making it suitable for readers of all backgrounds and levels of familiarity with Christian theology and history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the role of Mary in Christian tradition and the ways in which her life and legacy have been celebrated throughout the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
