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 childhood in Roman Britain to his missionary work in Ireland. The novel is based on historical records and legends surrounding Saint Patrick's life.The story begins with Patrick's abduction by Irish raiders and his subsequent enslavement in Ireland. During his captivity, he begins to have visions and dreams that lead him to Christianity. After six years, he escapes and returns to Britain, where he studies Christianity and becomes a priest.Patrick eventually returns to Ireland as a missionary, where he faces opposition from the pagan Druids and the ruling class. Despite these challenges, he is able to convert many people to Christianity and establish churches throughout the country.The novel also explores Patrick's personal struggles, including his guilt over leaving his family behind in Britain and his conflicted feelings towards his captors in Ireland. Overall, Patrick, Son of Thunder is a captivating and insightful portrayal of one of the most significant figures in Irish 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: 1162781564
• ISBN13: 9781162781563
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"