Ireland's Saint: The Essential Biography of St. Patrick

by John Bagnell Bury

Book Overview

Explore Patrick's place in history, the spread of Christianity beyond the Roman Empire, how Patrick first came to Ireland, the influence of the earlier Palladius on Patrick's work, political and social conditions at that time, and the spiritual battles with the Druids. This 21st century edition includes notes from other notable biographers, mystics, historians, and storytellers of Ireland and is an ideal place to begin any exploration of this much...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612613330
• ISBN13: 9781612613338
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 7.4"