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Confession of Saint Patrick & Letter to Coroticus

John Translator Skinner

Paperback 2014-08-15

Publisher Description

The autobiography of one of the most popular saints in history, now available in a new translation. ?Beyond being recognized as the patron saint of Ireland (perhaps for having chased some nonexistent snakes off the Emerald Isle), little else is popularly known about Saint Patrick. And yet, Patrick left behind a unique document, his "Confession, " which tells us much about both his life and his beliefs. This autobiography, originally written in the fifth century, and short by modern standards, is nonetheless a work that fascinates with its glimpse into the life of an intriguing man, and inspires with its testament of faith. Here, in this new edition from internationally acclaimed translator John Skinner, the character of Patrick, his era, and his world vividly come to life. ?Also included in this volume is the only other document known to have been written by Patrick, a letter he wrote to the soldiers of Coroticus--also Christians--who had raided parts of Ireland and taken away p

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Publisher Description

The autobiography of one of the most popular saints in history, now available in a new translation. ?Beyond being recognized as the patron saint of Ireland (perhaps for having chased some nonexistent snakes off the Emerald Isle), little else is popularly known about Saint Patrick. And yet, Patrick left behind a unique document, his "Confession, " which tells us much about both his life and his beliefs. This autobiography, originally written in the fifth century, and short by modern standards, is nonetheless a work that fascinates with its glimpse into the life of an intriguing man, and inspires with its testament of faith. Here, in this new edition from internationally acclaimed translator John Skinner, the character of Patrick, his era, and his world vividly come to life. ?Also included in this volume is the only other document known to have been written by Patrick, a letter he wrote to the soldiers of Coroticus--also Christians--who had raided parts of Ireland and taken away p

Koorong Code124277
ISBN0385491638
EAN9780385491631
Pages112
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryClassic Authors
PublisherDoubleday
Publication DateAug 2014
Dimensions6 x 109 x 177mm
Weight0.090kg

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