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A short history of Christian martyrs and miracles
Join Ben Gazur as he explores the origins, relics and power of Christian martyrs, and their continuing relevance for Catholics in the 21st century.
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The smell of saintliness
It’s the tenth century and your local ascetic has died. Remarkably, his body emits a sweet, pleasant smell, and fragrant oils instead of foul liquids and odours. Read on to find out how this could be.
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Revelations of blindness in the Middle Ages
Medieval texts, from Islamic medical treatises to Christian books of miracles, reveal surprisingly varied and complex experiences of blindness. But when medieval scholar Jude Seal experienced visual impairment themselves, they gained an even deeper understanding of the lives they were studying.
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The ancient doctors who refused payment
The NHS might only be 70 years old, but the idea of free healthcare goes back to Ancient Greece, when devout doctors provided their services without charge.
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Sixteen Christian saints. Woodcut.
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The memory of the eyes : pilgrims to living saints in Christian late antiquity / Georgia Frank.
Frank, Georgia, 1963-Date: [2000], ©2000- Pictures
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A hand with images of saints in the digits, as a mnemonic for good Christian conduct. Coloured engraving.
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Martyrdom of Christian saints by being shut up to be bitten by mice or rats, crowded together like locusts, or trampled by horses. Woodcut.
Reference: 11044iPart of: Cruciatus sanctorum martyrum- Books
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The Christian in compleat armour: or, A treatise of the saints war against the devil. Wherein a discovery is made of that grand enemy of God and his people, in his policies, power, seat of his empire, wickedness, and chief design he hath against the saints. Being a magazine opened, from whence the Christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the battle, helped on with his armour, and taught the use of his weapon, together with the happy issue of the whole war. In three parts, on Ephesians VI. 10,---20. Part I. On ver. 10,---13. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand. Part II. On ver. 14,---16. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breast plate of righteousness, and your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace. Above all; taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Part III. On ver. 17,---20. and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. praying-always, with all prayer and supplication in the spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance, and supplication for all saints; and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that i may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the Gospel: for which i am an ambassadour in bonds; that therein i may speak boldly as i ought to speak. By William Gurnal, M.A. of Emmanuel College, sometime pastor of the church, at Lavenham, in Suffolk.
Gurnall, William, 1617-1679.Date: 1768