Models of Virtues: The Roles of Virtues in Sermons and Hagiography for New Saints’ Cult (13th to 15th Century). Ed. by Eleonora Lombardo. International Meeting, Porto 22–23 March 2013. Pp. vii + 326. Padua: Centro Studi Antoniani, 2016. ISBN 978-88-95908-01-4

Legatus a Latere Christi: Provence, Lombardy, and in Between; (3) Iberian Return and the Compromise of Casp; (4) Moral Reform and Peacemaking; (5) Segregation and Conversion; (6) Antichrist, 1403, and (7) Final Journeys: Perpignan, Vannes, and in Between. The volume closes with a ‘Conclusion’ where he reminds the reader that notwithstanding certain perspectives that would make people uncomfortable today, Vicent had many qualities worthy of admiration. Most importantly, we would be greatly remiss if we ignored Vicent’s stature and influence in his day. The Appendices and Notes are an effective instrument to delve deeper into the life and writings of Vicent. He unpacks the complexities of his writings concerning date of composition, disputed writings, and vexing questions that occupy those who have expertise on Vicent. The second on his ‘Sermons’ lays out for the reader the major editions and translations that have been published to date. He also describes here the unfortunate loss of manuscripts during the Spanish Civil War, those that survived, and the rediscovery of lost sermons. He also gives a fine summary of the much discussed question as to which language or languages Vicent primarily used to preach and the related question if he had facility in other languages to preach. It is the best discussion that I have seen anywhere in English. The last section is devoted to the ‘Canonization Process’ for which we have extensive documentation. The section ‘Notes’ spans fifty pages and many of them have further discussion of numerous topics. As to the relationship between the notes and bibliography, many works in the latter do not appear directly cited in the notes. The modestly named ‘Selected Bibliography’ is quite thorough; it will be of great use for those who want further acquaintance with Vicent Ferrer. The bibliography is divided into these categories: Manuscripts, Published Sources: Sermons, Treatises and Correspondence, Published Sources/Others, and Secondary Works. An adequate Index closes the volume. This very well written and documented work on St Vicent Ferrer deserves reading by novice and specialist alike. Philip Daileader has done a great service to English-speaking readers by making this important and fascinating Dominican preacher better known. It is written lucidly, with academic rigor, and a good balance of divergent views while not shying away from offering his opinions about disputed topics. The author and editors of Palgrave/Macmillan are to be lauded for bringing to light this informative and splendid volume.