The Golden Legend (Book by Jacobus de Voragine)

The Golden Legend is a medieval collection of stories about saints and religious figures, compiled by Jacobus de Voragine in the 13th century. It aimed to inspire faith by sharing inspiring and miraculous tales of saints’ lives, their virtues, and their divine interventions. The book became immensely popular in Christendom, serving as both a religious text and a source of cultural storytelling. It reflects medieval Christian beliefs and values, emphasizing moral lessons, devotion, and the power of faith through vivid narratives of saints’ journeys, miracles, and martyrdoms.