Gilliatt Smith (14 results)

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Original gilt lettered cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Slight browning to endpapers & pastedowns. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Text block edges somewhat browned & soiled. Slight fading & some wear to spine, covers & corners. Bumping to corners. ; With decorated gilt lettering on front cover & spine, illustrations & fold-out map. Gilt top edge of text block, deckle fore & bottom edges. Slight browning to endpapers & pastedowns. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Text block edges somewhat browned & soiled. Slight fading & some wear to spine, covers & corners. Bumping to corners. ; 17.6 x 11.5 x 2.3 cms; xvi, 383 pages; E. Gilliatt-Smith was a British writer and journalist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his evocative and detailed works on European culture, particularly focusing on medieval towns and religious life. He travelled extensively in France, Italy, and Spain, and his writings often explore the history, architecture, and atmosphere of ancient cities and sacred places. His bookssuch as Story of Bruges and Story of Brussels, published in the early 1900s as part of the "Mediaeval Towns" seriesblend historical narrative with personal observation, capturing the romance and layered past of these enduring cities. A devout Catholic, Gilliatt-Smith also contributed essays and translations to Catholic periodicals, and his work is noted for its rich sense of place and spiritual sensitivity.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Saint Anthony of Padua' is a comprehensive and reverent exploration of the life, ministry, and enduring legacy of one of the Catholic Church's most popular and influential figures. Written by Ernest Gilliat-Smith, this work meticulously charts the journey of the Portuguese friar who became a cornerstone of the Franciscan Order. From his early years as an Augustinian monk to his transformative encounter with the mission of Saint Francis of Assisi, the narrative captures Anthony's transition into a world-renowned preacher and theologian.The book highlights Saint Anthony's legendary oratorical skills and his profound knowledge of the Scriptures, which earned him the title 'Ark of the Testament.' Beyond his intellectual achievements, the text examines the many miracles attributed to him both during his life and after his death in Padua in 1231. Gilliat-Smith places the saint within the wider context of medieval religious life, illustrating his role in combating heresy and his dedication to the poor. Readers will find a detailed account of his rapid canonization and the development of the international devotion that still draws millions of pilgrims to his shrine. This study serves as both a historical record and a spiritual portrait of the man celebrated as the patron saint of lost things and a powerful intercessor for the faithful.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Saint Anthony of Padua' is a comprehensive and reverent exploration of the life, ministry, and enduring legacy of one of the Catholic Church's most popular and influential figures. Written by Ernest Gilliat-Smith, this work meticulously charts the journey of the Portuguese friar who became a cornerstone of the Franciscan Order. From his early years as an Augustinian monk to his transformative encounter with the mission of Saint Francis of Assisi, the narrative captures Anthony's transition into a world-renowned preacher and theologian.The book highlights Saint Anthony's legendary oratorical skills and his profound knowledge of the Scriptures, which earned him the title 'Ark of the Testament.' Beyond his intellectual achievements, the text examines the many miracles attributed to him both during his life and after his death in Padua in 1231. Gilliat-Smith places the saint within the wider context of medieval religious life, illustrating his role in combating heresy and his dedication to the poor. Readers will find a detailed account of his rapid canonization and the development of the international devotion that still draws millions of pilgrims to his shrine. This study serves as both a historical record and a spiritual portrait of the man celebrated as the patron saint of lost things and a powerful intercessor for the faithful.

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