Legends Of The Virgin And Christ: With Special Reference To Literature And Art

Legends of the Virgin and Christ: With Special Reference to Literature and Art by H. A. Guerber is a comprehensive exploration of the legends and stories surrounding the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. The book delves into the religious and cultural significance of these legends, examining their origin and evolution throughout history. Guerber draws on a wide range of sources, including the Bible, apocryphal texts, and works of art, to provide a detailed account of the stories and their impact on literature and art. The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as the Nativity, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection, and each chapter includes numerous examples of how these stories have been depicted in art and literature. Legends of the Virgin and Christ is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the religious and cultural significance of these iconic figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.