The Golden Legend (Jacobus de Voragine)

The Golden Legend, written by Jacobus de Voragine in the 13th century, is a collection of stories about the lives of saints and religious figures. It aimed to inspire faith and moral virtue by sharing inspiring and miraculous tales from Christian tradition. The book became widely popular during the Middle Ages, shaping how people understood the virtues, sufferings, and divine interventions associated with saints. Its stories blend historical facts with legend, serving as both spiritual inspiration and cultural entertainment, and remain an important literary and religious classic today.