Adamnani Vita S. Columbae (1894)

Adamnani Vita S. Columbae is a book written by William Reeves and first published in 1894. The book is a biography of Saint Columba, also known as Columba of Iona, who was an Irish monk and missionary. The biography is based on the work of Adamnan of Iona, who was a contemporary of Columba and wrote a detailed account of his life. The book covers the life of Saint Columba from his birth in Ireland in 521 to his death on the Scottish island of Iona in 597. It describes his early education, his decision to become a monk, and his founding of the monastery at Iona. The book also covers his missionary work in Scotland and his interactions with the Picts, who were the indigenous people of Scotland at the time. The biography is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the life and work of one of the most important figures in early Christianity.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is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.