--- product_id: 35043499 title: "Stories of the Rose: The Making of the Rosary in the Middle Ages Hardcover – April 1, 1997" brand: "anne winston-allen" price: "$4.55" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/35043499-stories-of-the-rose-the-making-of-the-rosary-in store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Stories of the Rose: The Making of the Rosary in the Middle Ages Hardcover – April 1, 1997 **Brand:** anne winston-allen **Price:** $4.55 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Stories of the Rose: The Making of the Rosary in the Middle Ages Hardcover – April 1, 1997 by anne winston-allen - **How much does it cost?** $4.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/35043499-stories-of-the-rose-the-making-of-the-rosary-in) ## Best For - anne winston-allen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted anne winston-allen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Stories of the Rose: The Making of the Rosary in the Middle Ages Hardcover – April 1, 1997 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JBw3QbP9L.jpg) ![Stories of the Rose: The Making of the Rosary in the Middle Ages Hardcover – April 1, 1997 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31H9yk1T2IL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The history of the rosary- *by W***T on Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014* An excellent book for those of us who pray the rosary & those of us who make modern & historical rosaries. I first saw this book recommended on the Paternoster Row blog. I started making historical rosaries many years ago when I was in SCA and would have loved a copy then. This book lacks pictures which I would have liked but I really enjoyed the scholarship & historical references to the Mary Psalters. If you are a history nerd of the religious persuasion, or are a medieval reenactor, this book is well worth having. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How the Rosary came to be the wonderful prayer form it is. *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016* The Rosary has a long history of being the "prayer of the ordinary Catholic." It is a source of identity. That is why this book is so important. The author has painstakingly explored the numerous antecedent to the Rosary as we have it today. For those interested in the development in this precious prayer form this book is must reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An enduring classic *by C***G on Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2008* The single best source on rosary history in English. The author is a professor of German at Southern Illinois University, and it shows: her research is meticulous, she cites all her sources so you can check them out for yourself, and her presentation is lively and readable.Other books on rosary history deal mostly with the prayers, and are written to inspire people to pray. This book is actually a history of the practice of praying the rosary, including where and when it originated, how it spread, and how it fitted into the everyday lives of medieval people.This book goes into impressive depth on devotional history, rosary and rosary-related literature, and the origin and growth of rosary guilds. My only disappointment is a mild one: it doesn't say much of anything about the actual beads -- what they are made of, where they came from, how people made or acquired their rosaries or paternosters. But that wasn't the author's purpose, nor is it her area of expertise, so it's quite forgivable. Maybe someone else will write THAT book someday.As you will see if you go to the Paternoster-Row website and Paternosters blog, this book is my first recommendation to anyone interested in the history of rosary and paternoster beads -- there is an immense amount of valuable information here. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/35043499-stories-of-the-rose-the-making-of-the-rosary-in](https://www.desertcart.us/products/35043499-stories-of-the-rose-the-making-of-the-rosary-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-28*