The Little Book of Angels

by Nicole Masson

An inspiring collection of stories, legends, poems, and prayers about angels, featuring colorfully illustrated chromolithographs.

Angels—those powerful, radiant, and winged heavenly hosts—descend to Earth to deliver important news, perch on our shoulders to murmur advice, stand vigil while we sleep, and guide us when we’ve lost our way.

The wonders of these enigmatic celestial beings are revealed in The Little Book of Angels. Beautifully illustrated with color lithographs from missals and prayer books, this elegant collection of stories, legends, poems, and prayers about angels throughout time and faiths. Inspiring and enlightening, this little book is the ultimate ode to angels in all their many forms.

177 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2010

About the author

Après une carrière de professeur d'université, Nicole Masson a choisi de se consacrer à l'édition. Elle est l'auteur aux Editions du Chêne de Festins et ripailles (collection Esprit XVIIIe), des Us et coutumes de la table ainsi que du jeu Dîner à la carte avec le chef David Martin. Elle est aussi à l'origine de la collection des Petits recueils de pensées où elle a signé, notamment, le volume consacré aux Pensées chrétiennes.

Reviews

[Vicente Ribes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un curioso libro donde se nos exponen las diferentes jerarquias del mundo celestial. quienes eran los arcangeles? Que diferencia hay entre serafines y querubines? Ha aceptado siempre la iglesia la existencia de los ángeles? Con pequeños capítulos averiguaremos todas estas preguntas y asistiremos a hechos históricos donde los ángeles parece ser que tuvieron su influencia como pueden ser las batallas de Juana de Arco. A destacar el bonito diseño que asemeja un misalito y que incluye bonitas ilustraciones vintage.

[Barbara Mahoney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provides the reader with an understanding of different types of angels and their purpose, beliefs about them in different religions, and a brief story about some of the most important angels in history.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants a quick general overview and understanding of angels. There are references in the back of the book for further reading.

I have visited many churches and art museums in my travels. Reading this slim little book added to my understanding of some of the art work and stained glass windows that I saw which depicted angels. It also helped me understand better some of the expressions that we still use today.

The hardcover version of the book is especially beautiful. It has a padded cover, gold trim on the pages and a pretty ribbon book mark. There are beautiful illustrations and pictures throughout the book. It would make a nice gift for someone interested in angels! I highly recommend reading the hard cover edition. I don't think you'd get the same experience reading the kindle version. I rarely say this - but this book was just so nice to hold and feel.

[Rosangela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Edition.

[Martica · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not that great.

[Jessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mt interessante, uma boa introdução pro estudo sobre anjos