Adamnani Vita S. Columbae (1894)
William Reeves
Adamnani Vita S. Columbae (1894)
William Reeves
Adamnani Vita S. Columbae is a book written by William Reeves in 1894. The book is a biography of Saint Columba, who was an Irish monk and missionary. The title of the book translates to ""The Life of Saint Columba by Adamnan"". Adamnan was a monk who lived in the 7th century and wrote a biography of Saint Columba, which is the primary source material for this book.The book provides a detailed account of Saint Columba's life, from his birth in Ireland in 521 to his death in Scotland in 597. It covers his early years as a monk, his missionary work in Scotland, and his establishment of the famous monastery on the island of Iona. The book also includes stories of miracles attributed to Saint Columba, such as his ability to calm storms and his power to heal the sick.Reeves' book is considered an important work in the field of hagiography, which is the study of the lives of saints. It provides a valuable historical perspective on Saint Columba's life and the early Christian church in Ireland and Scotland. The book is written in English, but includes Latin passages from Adamnan's original biography of Saint Columba. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Ireland and Scotland.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.
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