Award-winning author Gary Jansen weaves together the lives of the holy—and not-so-holy—figures who have graced and defiled our earthly realm from the first century BC to the present day.

Organized alphabetically, the book offers lyrical capsule histories of nearly 400 individuals, detailing their lives and the impact of their most important contributions. Each entry includes key information such as associated signs and symbols, patronage, and feast days. A glossary and multiple appendices provide valuable historical and religious context.

For the faithful and the intellectually curious alike, Saints, Angels, and Demons is both an essential reference and a sweeping overview of human history—told from a wholly original perspective.

“A solid reference filled with finely crafted profiles of lesser-known saints, angels, and demons.”―Library Journal