George Hodges

Saints and Heroes Volume I George Hodges

This reprint of George Hodges' classic introduction to church history features complete, unabridged content, and has been updated with beautiful, full color works of art. Meet martyrs, missionaries, early church fathers and heroes of the faith from the third century AD through the middle ages. Engaging stories cover the lives of Cyprian, Athanasius, Ambrose, Chrysostom, Jerome, Augustine, Benedict, Gregory the Great, Columba, Charlemagne, Hildebrand, Anselm, Bernard, Becket, Langton, Dominic, Francis, Wycliffe, Hus and Savonarola. Forty full color illustrations feature classic works of art from Giotto, Titian, Rubens, van Dyck, and more, as well as illuminated manuscripts, frescoes and sculptures. Suitable for ages 12 and up.