
Description
by Cardinal Wiseman
New York; 1885
574 pp.
Illustrated
Original decorative cloth. Gilt edges.
Binding worn, spine caps damaged.
Good interior, occasional soiling, some tears repaired with archival tape
Size : 9 by 11 1/2"
Text in English
Fabiola, or the Church of the Catacombs is a renowned 1854 historical novel by Cardinal Nicholas Wiseman, depicting 4th-century Roman Christian persecution under Diocletian. It follows a wealthy pagan woman's conversion, highlighting early Christian martyrs, the catacombs, and,, often in tandem with Callista, serves as an inspirational text for nineteenth-century Catholics.
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1885 FABIOLA or CHURCH of the CATACOMBS by Cardinal Wiseman illustrated ANTIQUE
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
May 08, 2026 3:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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