hagiographal in a sentence
a.
Definition
HAGIOGRAPHAL: relating to the writing of the lives of saints, often emphasizing their miracles and virtues.
Sample Sentences
- The hagiographical accounts of saints often include miraculous events that inspire devotion.
- Scholars debated the authenticity of the hagiographical texts attributed to early Christian authors.
- Her writings were more than personal reflections; they had a hagiographical tone that elevated her subjects to a saintly status.
- The documentary presented a hagiographical perspective on the life of the famous reformer, glossing over his flaws.
- Critics claimed that the hagiographical elements in the biography obscured the historical truth of the figure's life.
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