The Passions and the Homilies from Leabhar Breac Part 1 (1887)

The Passions And The Homilies From Leabhar Breac Part 1 is a book written by Robert Atkinson and published in 1887. It is a collection of medieval Irish sermons and homilies, originally compiled in the 15th century in a manuscript known as Leabhar Breac or ""The Speckled Book"". The book is divided into two parts, with Part 1 containing 26 sermons and homilies on various topics such as the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the Seven Deadly Sins. Atkinson's translation of the text includes footnotes and an introduction providing historical context and information on the manuscript's origins. The book is considered an important resource for scholars of medieval Irish literature and religious 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.