Bibliograph

The saint who would be Santa Claus, the true life and trials of Nicholas of Myra, Adam C. English

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The saint who would be Santa Claus, the true life and trials of Nicholas of Myra, Adam C. English

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The saint who would be Santa Claus

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

777327405

Responsibility statement

Adam C. English

Sub title

the true life and trials of Nicholas of Myra

Summary

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, chiefly dealing generously with his possessions. 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

Table Of Contents

Finding St. Nicholas -- Out of a dying world comes a light -- Three gifts and one election -- The work of victory -- Riots, beheadings, and other near misfortunes -- Death is only the beginning

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