The Life And Writings Of St. Columban

By George Metlake

Book Overview

The Life and Writings of St. Columban is a comprehensive biography of the Irish monk and missionary, St. Columban. Written by George Metlake, this book delves into the life and times of St. Columban, exploring his early years in Ireland, his travels across Europe, and his impact on the development of Christianity in the Middle Ages.Metlake provides a detailed analysis of St. Columban's writings, including his letters, sermons, and hymns, as well as his major works such as the Rule of St. Columban. The book also examines the historical context of St. Columban's life, including the political and religious landscape of early medieval Europe.Throughout the book, Metlake highlights St. Columban's contributions to the Christian faith, including his emphasis on monasticism, his commitment to evangelism, and his role in shaping the church's understanding of penance and confession. The Life and Writings of St. Columban is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, monasticism, and the early Middle Ages.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: 1162971681
• ISBN13: 9781162971681
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"