Jude : A Pilgrimage to the Saint of Last Resort

English

ISBN: 0060756977

EAN: 9780060756970

Category: Travel / Europe / Italy/Religion / Christianity / Saints & Sainthood/Religion / General/Travel / Middle East / General/Travel / United States / General/

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Release Date: 05/03/2005

Synopsis: The patron of desperate causes, Saint Jude is best known for his miraculous powers of healing and rescue, and has become a symbol of hope for children with cancer, people with AIDS, and sailors lost at sea. Yet the history of this apostle remains enigmatic and obscure. In this riveting investigation of faith and legend, award-winning journalist Liz Trotta follows in the footsteps of the New Testaments Jude through Italy, Turkey, the lands of old Armenia, and the United States. Part detective story, part pilgrimage, Jude unravels the mysteries of historys most elusive saint and investigates his lasting attraction for those who still believe in the healing powers of faith.

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Jude : A Pilgrimage to the Saint of Last Resort

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.65 inches

Width: 5.31 inches

Length: 8.0 inches

Weight: 8.89 oz

Pages: 288