Legenda aurea
About this book
"Among the books which afford us an insight into the popular religious thought of the middle ages, none holds a more important place than the Legenda Aurea or Golden Legend. The book was compiled and put into form about the year 1275 by Jacobus de Voragine, Archbishop of Genoa, who laid under contribution for his purpose the Lives of the Fathers by S. Jerome, the Ecclesiastical History of Eusebius, and other books of a like kind; while for the lives of the saints more nearly approaching his own age he appears to have industriously collected such legends as he could meet with, whether in manuscript or handed down by oral tradition."--Prologue.
Reader Profile
· 957 pages · ≈ 17 h 43 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Legenda aurea?
About ≈ 17 h 43 m — 957 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Legenda aurea?
957 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Legenda aurea?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, History shelves.
Is Legenda aurea in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Legenda aurea?
The main characters include Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene Saint, Jacobus de Voragine (ca. 1229-1298), Stephen Saint (d. ca. 36).
Where does Legenda aurea take place?
It is set in Lombardy (Italy) during Early works to 1800.
Who wrote Legenda aurea?
Jacobus de Voragine (1229–1298).
Where can I read Legenda aurea online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library