Lyra Hibernica Sacra (1878)

By William Macilwaine

Book Overview

Lyra Hibernica Sacra is a book written by William MacIlwaine and published in 1878. The book is a collection of hymns and sacred poetry from Ireland, spanning from the early Christian period to the 17th century. The hymns are written in Latin, Irish, and English, and cover a wide range of religious themes, including the lives of saints, the birth and death of Christ, and the joys and sorrows of the Christian life. The book includes a preface by MacIlwaine, in which he provides historical context for the hymns and their authors, as well as notes on the translations and interpretations of the texts. The book also includes an index of authors and an index of first lines, making it a useful reference for scholars and students of Irish literature and religious history. Overall, Lyra Hibernica Sacra is an important work of Irish sacred poetry and hymnody, providing a glimpse into the rich spiritual tradition of Ireland over the centuries.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: 1167010493
• ISBN13: 9781167010491
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"