A.Katie Harris: The Stolen Bones of St. John of Matha: Forgery, Theft, and Sainthood in the Seventeenth Century. University Park, PA: Penn State University Press, 2023; pp. 242.

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the historical events surrounding the theft and forgery related to St. John of Matha's bones.
• Historical analysis of documented events
• Examination of religious practices in the seventeenth century
• Review of sainthood processes and implications
• Identified key instances of forgery and theft regarding St. John of Matha's relics
• Revealed the impact of these actions on religious practices
• Showed how these events shaped understanding of sainthood