Patrick, Son of Thunder

By D. M. Stephenson

Book Overview

""Patrick, Son of Thunder"" is a historical fiction novel written by D. M. Stephenson. The book tells the story of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, from his early life as a slave to his later life as a missionary and bishop. The novel is set in the 5th century and follows Patrick's journey from his homeland in Britain to Ireland, where he is sold into slavery. Despite his difficult circumstances, Patrick remains steadfast in his faith and eventually escapes his captors. He returns to Britain, but is called back to Ireland by a vision from God, where he begins his mission to convert the Irish people to Christianity. The novel explores the challenges and triumphs of Patrick's life, including his encounters with druids and pagan kings, as well as his struggles with his own faith and personal demons. Through it all, Patrick remains a symbol of hope and inspiration for the Irish people and for Christians around the world. Stephenson's vivid descriptions and historical accuracy bring the world of 5th century Ireland to life, making ""Patrick, Son of Thunder"" a captivating and engaging read for anyone interested in history, religion, or Irish culture.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: 1417997508
• ISBN13: 9781417997503
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 8.9"