The world of Saint Patrick /

The real story of Patrick and his times is even better than the tales that have grown up around him. 'The World of Saint Patrick' brings together for the first time the greatest and most important works of early Christian Ireland in a fresh, vibrant translation for general readers. It also...

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Main Author:	Freeman, Philip, 1961- (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, [2014]
Subjects:	Patrick, > Saint, > 373?-463? Brigid, > of Ireland, Saint, > approximately 453-approximately 524. Brendan, > Saint, the Voyager, > approximately 483-577. Brendan, > Saint, the Voyager, > approximately 483-577 Brigid, > of Ireland, Saint, > approximately 453-approximately 524 Christian saints > Ireland > Biography. Ireland > Church history > To 1172. Irlande > Histoire religieuse > Jusqu'à 1172. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Religious. RELIGION > Christian Church > History. RELIGION > Christianity > History. Christian saints Ireland Religion. Philosophy & Religion. Christianity. To 1172 Electronic books. Biographies Church history
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Summary:	The real story of Patrick and his times is even better than the tales that have grown up around him. 'The World of Saint Patrick' brings together for the first time the greatest and most important works of early Christian Ireland in a fresh, vibrant translation for general readers. It also includes a collection of early church laws, imaginative tales of Patrick's struggles with pagan kings, soaring hymns of praise, and a prayer of protection against forces of evil, including 'the magic of women, blacksmiths, and druids'.
Physical Description:	1 online resource : 1 map (black and white)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780199372614 0199372616 9780199372591 0199372594