Non-ponderous and interesting, Saints of the Byzantine World is perfect supplementary reading for grade-school students of Church History. Thompson, in easily understood terms, explains the schism which separated the Eastern Church from the West in 1054. A vivid description of the first Ecumenical Council of the Church in 325 should prove of interest to children who are studying about the Council scheduled next year by Pope John. Gregory - to name a few, the author points out their singular achievements in education, founding monastic life, preaching and combatting the heresies of the day. Blanche Jennings Thompson is the author of Silver Pennies (4.65 avg rating, 106 ratings, 19 reviews, published 1929), Saint Elizabeth's Three Crowns (4.2. In succinct biographical sketches of some of them, including St. During these early days of Christianity God raised up Saints whose contributions are relatively unknown to young people of the twentieth century. Jennings points out that Christ founded the Church in the East, and that Jerusalem, Antioch and Alexandria were originally centers of religious activity as important as Rome. Saint Elizabeths Three Crowns (Vision Books) by. Elizabeth's Three Crowns, and All Day With God, a prayer book, contributes volume 5P to the distinguished Vision Book Series for readers from ten to fifteen. Blanche Jennings Thompsons most popular book is Silver Pennies: A Collection of Mo. See more ideas about vision book, books, catholic books. Blanche Jennings Thompson, author of many popular children's books including When Saints Were Young. Explore St Mary School Library Williams board 'Vision Books (Saints)' on Pinterest.
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