St. Katharine Of Alexandria: A Dramatic Legend (1859)

St. Katharine of Alexandria: A Dramatic Legend (1859) is a book written by Noell Radecliffe. The book is a dramatic retelling of the life of St. Katharine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century. The story follows Katharine, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is known for her wisdom and piety. She is pursued by many suitors, but she refuses them all, as she has dedicated her life to serving God. Katharine's faith is put to the test when she is summoned before the pagan Emperor Maxentius, who demands that she renounce her Christian beliefs. Katharine refuses and is sentenced to death. However, before her execution, she converts many of her jailers and even the Emperor's wife to Christianity. The book is written in a poetic and lyrical style, with vivid descriptions of the characters and settings. It is a moving and inspiring story of faith and courage in the face of persecution. The book is a classic of Christian literature and is still widely read and studied today.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.