Lives Of Saints From The Book Of Lismore (1890)

By Whitley Stokes

Book Overview

Lives of Saints from the Book of Lismore is a book written by Whitley Stokes and published in 1890. The book is a collection of biographies of various saints that are taken from the Book of Lismore, which is a medieval Irish manuscript. The manuscript contains a range of texts, including religious and secular works, and it is believed to have been compiled in the 15th century.The biographies in this book are written in Old Irish and have been translated into English by Stokes. The saints included in the book are mainly Irish, and their stories cover a range of time periods, from the early Christian era to the Middle Ages. The book provides a fascinating insight into the lives of these saints, their miracles, and the impact they had on Irish society.The book is divided into three parts. The first part contains biographies of the apostles and other early Christian saints, including St. Patrick, St. Brigid, and St. Columba. The second part focuses on the lives of the Irish saints who lived during the Middle Ages, such as St. Kevin and St. Mochua. The third part contains biographies of non-Irish saints, including St. Augustine and St. Benedict.Overall, Lives of Saints from the Book of Lismore is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish history, religion, or literature. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the saints who played an important role in shaping Irish culture and society.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: 1166623602
• ISBN13: 9781166623609
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 534 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"