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- Objectstaat
- Book Title
- Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus : The True Life and Trials of Nich
- ISBN
- 9781602586345
- Subject Area
- Biography & Autobiography, Religion
- Publication Name
- Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus : the True Life and Trials of Nicholas of Myra
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Publisher
- Baylor University Press
- Subject
- Christianity / History, Religious, Holidays / Christmas & Advent
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Item Weight
- 12.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 242 Pages
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With his rosy cheeks and matching red suit'and ever-present elf and reindeer companions'Santa Claus may be the most identifiable of fantastical characters. But what do we really know of jolly old Saint Nicholas, "patron saint" of Christmastime? Ask about the human behind the suit, and the tale we know so well quickly fades into myth and folklore. In The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus , religious historian Adam English tells the true and compelling tale of Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra. Around the fourth century in what is now Turkey, a boy of humble circumstance became a man revered for his many virtues. Chief among them was dealing generously with his possessions, once lifting an entire family out of poverty with a single--and secret--gift of gold, so legend tells. Yet he was much more than virtuous. As English reveals, Saint Nicholas was of integral influence in events that would significantly impact the history and development of the Christian church, including the Council of Nicaea, the destruction of the temple to Artemis in Myra, and a miraculous rescue of three falsely accused military officers. And Nicholas became the patron saint of children and sailors, merchants and thieves, as well as France, Russia, Greece, and myriad others. Weaving together the best historical and archaeological evidence available with the folklore and legends handed down through generations, English creates a stunning image of this much venerated Christian saint. With prose as enjoyable as it is informative, he shows why the life--and death--of Nicholas of Myra so radically influenced the formation of Western history and Christian thought, and did so in ways many have never realized.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Baylor University Press
ISBN-10
1602586349
ISBN-13
9781602586345
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113345174
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus : the True Life and Trials of Nicholas of Myra
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Christianity / History, Religious, Holidays / Christmas & Advent
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Biography & Autobiography, Religion
Number of Pages
242 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Item Weight
12.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2012-003693
Lc Classification Number
Br1720.N46e54 2012
Grade from
College Graduate Student
Reviews
"... a fresh look at St. Nicholas.... English does an excellent job of fleshing out the life and ministry of this man who became a saint who still inspires today." --Library Journal(Sept. 15, 2012), " The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus is the best of hagiography combined with the best of secular history, all liberally spiced with the passion and verve of a good biographer in thrall to his subject. Thanks to English, we have tantalizing glimpses of what actually shaped the man into the saint, and both into an icon." --Phyllis Tickle, bestselling author of The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and Why and The Words of Jesus, "A sensitive, erudite, and accessibly written introduction to the life and times of St. Nicholas, a fourth-century bishop of Myra in what is now Turkey. Having devoted his life to serving Jesus Christ, the real St. Nicholas invites us to a truer and more joyful celebration of Christmas." --Matthew Levering, Professor of Theology, University of Dayton, "[English] ... contends that this mythohistorical figure can best be understood when studied in the context of his milieu, the volatile political and religious atmosphere of 4th-century Greece. He presents this understanding very well." -- Publishers Weekly (September 10, 2012), [English]... contends that this mythohistorical figure can best be understood when studied in the context of his milieu, the volatile political and religious atmosphere of 4th-century Greece. He presents this understanding very well., No, Virginia, there is no Santa Claus. But there was a St. Nick: Nicholas of Myra, that is. More than 1,500 years have passed since Nicholas, a religious rebel and social reformer, embarked on a life journey that led him to devote himself to serving the poor and suffering, and to give away much of the inheritance left to him by wealthy parents. Bishop Nicholas soon became a legendary figure, whose exploits--real and imaginary--live on in the jolly old man we call Santa Claus. But unlike Santa, Bishop Nicholas, understanding Christianity's responsibilities in a hurting world, jeopardized his own security in the service of his fellows. Never safe from his enemies nor understood by his friends, 'Nicholas' life testified to God's gracious hand protecting and providing.' The author, an associate professor of religion at Campbell University, contends that this mythohistorical figure can best be understood when studied in the context of his milieu, the volatile political and religious atmosphere of 4th-century Greece. He presents this understanding very well. (Nov.), "[English] ... contends that this mythohistorical figure can best be understood when studied in the context of his milieu, the volatile political and religious atmosphere of 4th-century Greece. He presents this understanding very well." --Publishers Weekly (September 10, 2012), "[English] ... contends that this mythohistorical figure can best be understood when studied in the context of his milieu, the volatile political and religious atmosphere of 4th-century Greece. He presents this understanding very well." --Publishers Weekly(September 10, 2012), "Adam English convinces us that the St. Nicholas we know is a cultural icon, as much Coca-Cola as Christian saint. But his real gift is in resurrecting through his painstaking historical detective work a flesh and blood St. Nicholas, whose courage and Christian generosity are worthy of emulation." --Greg Garrett, author ofOne Fine Potion, "The Saint Who Would Be Santa Clausis the best of hagiography combined with the best of secular history, all liberally spiced with the passion and verve of a good biographer in thrall to his subject. Thanks to English, we have tantalizing glimpses of what actually shaped the man into the saint, and both into an icon." --Phyllis Tickle, bestselling author ofThe Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and WhyandThe Words of Jesus, "Adam English convinces us that the St. Nicholas we know is a cultural icon, as much Coca-Cola as Christian saint. But his real gift is in resurrecting through his painstaking historical detective work a flesh and blood St. Nicholas, whose courage and Christian generosity are worthy of emulation." --Greg Garrett, author of One Fine Potion, The book is distinguished by its beautiful presentation and the occasionally placed black and white images perfectly as a gift for people who expect more from St. Nicholas than just a jam-packed boots., "... a fresh look at St. Nicholas.... English does an excellent job of fleshing out the life and ministry of this man who became a saint who still inspires today." --Library Journal (Sept. 15, 2012), English is a capable storyteller, weaving biographical information about his subject... with rich historical details about his religious and sociological milieu., A sensitive, erudite, and accessibly written introduction to the life and times of St. Nicholas, a fourth-century bishop of Myra in what is now Turkey. Having devoted his life to serving Jesus Christ, the real St. Nicholas invites us to a truer and more joyful celebration of Christmas." --Matthew Levering, Professor of Theology, University of Dayton, ... a fresh look at St. Nicholas... English does an excellent job of fleshing out the life and ministry of this man who became a saint who still inspires today., The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus , is both easy to read and developed enough to satiate both the casual reader and the serious academician., "... a fresh look at St. Nicholas.... English does an excellent job of fleshing out the life and ministry of this man who became a saint who still inspires today." -- Library Journal (Sept. 15, 2012), "The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus is the best of hagiography combined with the best of secular history, all liberally spiced with the passion and verve of a good biographer in thrall to his subject. Thanks to English, we have tantalizing glimpses of what actually shaped the man into the saint, and both into an icon." --Phyllis Tickle, bestselling author of The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and Why and The Words of Jesus, I recommend this book to both scholars and laymen. English is a superb storyteller. The work is well organized and expressed, and the fascinating relationship between the historical person and the mythical symbol of Christmas is enough to compel one to engage the book.
Table of Content
1. Finding St. Nicholas 2. Out of a Dying World Comes a Light 3. Three Gifts and One Election 4. The Work of Victory 5. Riots, Beheadings, and Other Near Misfortunes 6. Death Is Only the Beginning Notes Recommended Readings Index
Copyright Date
2012
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Decimal
270.2092 B
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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