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Sanctus

Sanctus

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Religion General Ancient History GeneralGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1025969421
ISBN13: 9781025969428
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 278
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sanctvs is a profound scholarly investigation into the origins and evolution of the concept of sanctity within the early Christian tradition. Written by the renowned hagiographer Hippolyte Delehaye, this work meticulously examines the linguistic and theological development of the title 'saint' and its application to the martyrs and confessors of the primitive Church. Delehaye explores the historical processes through which individuals were elevated to the status of holiness, tracing the transition from communal recognition to formal ecclesiastical canonization.

Through an analysis of ancient inscriptions, liturgical texts, and historical documents, the author elucidates how the cult of saints became a central pillar of Christian devotion. The book provides critical insights into the distinctions between various classifications of holy figures and the cultural factors that shaped the veneration of the deceased. As a foundational text in the field of hagiographical studies, Sanctvs remains an essential resource for historians, theologians, and anyone interested in the social and religious history of late antiquity and the development of Catholic tradition.

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