{"product_id":"the-relic-of-the-rose-bernard-de-clare-9798235511095","title":"The Relic of the Rose: Saint Catherine's Visions, Sacred Relics, and the History of the Basilica of San Domenico in Siena","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan stone, brick, and sacred relics bridge the divide between our century and the fiery faith of the Middle Ages? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you step across the threshold of a holy shrine, do you see merely an ancient monument, or do you feel the lingering presence of divine grace that built it? For those who seek to truly experience history rather than simply read about it, the physical walls of sacred architecture hold the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Relic of the Rose\u003c\/em\u003e takes you directly onto the red-brick hilltop of Camporegio in Siena, Italy. In this meticulously researched masterwork, Bernard de Clare uncovers the eight-century history of the Basilica of San Domenico-the formidable Dominican fortress that witnessed the astonishing life, ecstasies, and miracles of Saint Catherine. From its founding in 1225 following Saint Dominic's journey through Tuscany to its role as a bastion during the fall of the Sienese Republic, this book provides an uncompromising look at how faith survived war, siege, plague, and catastrophic earthquakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will walk the unadorned Gothic nave where Saint Catherine underwent her mystical marriage to Christ, stand in the \u003cem\u003eCappella delle Volte\u003c\/em\u003e where her vivid likeness was painted in fresco while she still lived, and trace the miraculous stealth operation of 1385 that brought her incorruptible head home from Rome to Siena. De Clare brings rigorous historical fidelity to every page, detailing the architectural engineering of Cistercian-Gothic brickwork, the Renaissance genius of Sodoma's sacred murals, and the deep civic identity of the Sienese \u003cem\u003eContrade\u003c\/em\u003e whose banners line the sanctuary walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a light travelogue or a superficial summary. Written for the discerning history scholar and the devout believer alike, this volume synthesizes primary monastic records, Renaissance art history, and Catholic theology into an immersive journey. You will discover how this brick sanctuary withstood artillery during Spanish military occupations, survived firestorms in the 15th century, and preserved its sacred treasures through centuries of political upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you ready to stand within the sacred shadows of Siena and encounter a faith that carved itself into stone and brick for eternity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bernard de Clare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798235511095\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bernard de Clare Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Bernard de Clare","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50666041377023,"sku":"9798235511095","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_602d3e8a-12b6-47b3-a442-2fdbbc9f49d7.jpg?v=1792015283","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-relic-of-the-rose-bernard-de-clare-9798235511095","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}