Betha Colaim Chille: Life Of Columcille (1918)

By Manus O'Donnell and Andrew O'Kelleher

Book Overview

Betha Colaim Chille: Life Of Columcille (1918) is a book written by Manus O'Donnell that provides a detailed account of the life of Saint Columcille, also known as Saint Columba. Saint Columcille was an Irish missionary and monastic founder who lived in the 6th century. The book covers Saint Columcille's early life in Ireland, his travels to Scotland, and his founding of monasteries and churches. It also includes his involvement in the Battle of Cul Dreimhne, his exile to Iona, and his interactions with other important figures of his time. The book is written in a historical narrative style and draws from various sources, including hagiographical texts and annals. It provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and legacy of Saint Columcille, an important figure in Irish and Scottish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164586602
• ISBN13: 9781164586609
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 598 Pages
• Weight: 2.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"