Dear list members,
I am working on a text in which a saint is referred to alternately as
'beatus' and 'sanctus.' Because the author was writing at a time when the
saint had not yet become widely approved, I take this to mean that perhaps
the author is uncertain about whether the saint qualifies for the title
'sanctus.' (The author is Bonaventure, and the saint in question is
Joseph.) Does anyone have any ideas about whether I am interpreting the
dual use of 'beatus' and 'sanctus' correctly? Does anyone know other
examples of such terminology? Is this dual use of both titles standard in
writings about saints?
Best,
Chara Armon
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