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From Polycarp to St. Francis, Benedict to Aidan, Brigid to Clare--and many others in between--Saints shares the stories of heroism, adventure, servanthood, and humility that define the lives of some of history's most-cherished saints. Through rich reverence and engaging narrative, Scot Bower uncovers the personalities of the Western and Eastern saints from the time of the Early Church Fathers to the mid-thirteenth century. Complete with prayers, feature boxes, and striking illustrations by Linda Baker Smith, this unique collection of saints brings devoted men and women of the past to new life, offering insight into how their dedication to faith, contemplation, stability, compassion, and reconciliation have place in today's ever-busy world. It is a book that will inspire and delight, to be pored over and returned to again and again.

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Scot Bower is a writer, speaker, missionary, and member of the 24-7 Prayer movement. Scot travels widely in Eastern Europe, encouraging fresh expressions of the Christian Church, coaching young leaders, and championing 24-7 Prayer. He has led a number of mission trips throughout Eastern Europe and has belonged to a monastic community in Macedonia. Linda Baker Smith studied art at Bristol College of Art and Design. Since leaving college she has worked as a professional illustrator for publishers and designers on a wide range of commissions. She has contributed to various art exhibitions and has held her own one-woman shows. She is married with three children.

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