The Life of St. Katherine of Alexandria

The Life of St. Katherine of Alexandria is a book written by John Capgrave, which tells the story of the life of a Christian saint named Katherine. Katherine was a young woman who lived in Alexandria during the fourth century AD. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and devout faith in Christianity.The book describes Katherine's life from her birth to her martyrdom. It tells of her conversion to Christianity, her refusal to marry a pagan emperor, and her subsequent torture and execution. The book also includes accounts of miracles attributed to Katherine, such as her ability to heal the sick and her visions of angels.Capgrave's account of Katherine's life is based on earlier sources, including the Golden Legend, a popular medieval collection of saints' lives. However, Capgrave adds his own interpretations and details to the story, making it a unique and engaging read.Overall, The Life of St. Katherine of Alexandria is a fascinating look at the life of a Christian saint and the religious and political turmoil of the fourth century AD. It is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the lives of the saints.1893. With forewords by F.J. Furnivall. Capgrave, learned traveler and friar of Lynn in Norfolk, was an indefatigable student, and reputed to be the best known man of letters of his time. His reputation came from the greater part of his works which are theological: sermons, commentaries and lives of saints. John Capgrave's life of Saint Katherine of Alexandria belongs to the most popular genre of medieval narrative: hagiography, or writings about the saints. It tells the story of Katherine of Alexandria who portrays a young woman in Egypt in the early fourth century, and when required to offer sacrifice to the Roman gods, protesting to the Emperor Maxentius that he cease his idolatry and persecution of the Christians, and turn instead to the one true God. His version of Katherine's story is counted among the richest in the genre. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.