Luminaries

What can the lives of great Christians teach us about following Jesus today?Rowan Williams reflects on twenty influential figures, from St. Paul to St. Óscar Romero, whose faith, courage, and thought have shaped the Christian tradition.Featuring Augustine of Hippo, Teresa of Avila, Florence Nightingale, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Simone Weil, and others, these brief meditations offer fresh insight into what it means to live the gospel.About the AuthorRowan Williams is a leading theologian, poet, author, and former Archbishop of Canterbury.