St. Barbara-Journey of a Saint through Time

摘要

This fascinating book about the patron saint of miners, metallurgists and others, was published on the 4th December, the Saint's day, in 1995. The authors, who are prominent mining engineers in Germany and world-wide, have researched the history of St Barbara very thoroughly and produced a very interesting book which is a first in its field. The very detailed research and the quality of the illustrations makes the book rank with the work of Georgius Agricola who produced the first well-illustrated text bool of mining and metallurgy some 440 years ago. Following years of intensive research by the authors and their assistants a picture emerges of the importance of St Barbara down the ages. Her presence is depicted in religious, historical and artistic spheres, manifested in her legendary role in ancient Christianity, or as an object of art. Her name has been given to countless churches and hospitals, and her influence has extended beyond the Christian faith. The authors discovered the unusual attraction of St Barbara and became increasingly interested in her historical origins and the role she has played up to the present day.