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The Sign of the Cross in the Nineteenth Century

by Jean-Joseph Gaume

A book that examines the sign of the Cross made by Christians since the primitive church up until the 19th century. It looks at stories of miracles and the writings of the father to impress upon the reader the need to make the sign of the cross reverently and frequently.

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Language

English

Original Language

French

Published In

1863

Genre/Category

History Religion

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History Religion Christianity

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Gaume was born at Fuans, Franche-Comté. While attached to the Diocese of Nevers, he was successively professor of theology, director of the petit séminaire, canon, and vicar-general of t...

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