Life of St. Columba or Columbkille: Founder of Hy, and Ninth Abbot of That Monastery (1875)

The book ""Life of St. Columba or Columbkille: Founder of Hy, and Ninth Abbot of That Monastery"" was written by St. Adamnan in 1875. It is a biography of the life of St. Columba, also known as Columbkille, who was a prominent figure in early Christianity in Ireland and Scotland. The book covers the life of St. Columba from his birth in Ireland in 521 AD to his death on the Scottish island of Iona in 597 AD. It describes his early education in Ireland and his decision to become a monk. St. Columba went on to found several monasteries, including the famous Abbey of Iona, which became a center of learning and a hub of missionary activity. The book also covers St. Columba's missionary work in Scotland and his interactions with the Pictish and Scottish kings. It describes his miracles and the legends that grew up around him. The book also includes a detailed account of St. Columba's death and the events that followed. Overall, ""Life of St. Columba or Columbkille"" is a fascinating look at the life of one of the most important figures in early Christianity in Ireland and Scotland. It provides a valuable insight into the religious and cultural landscape of the time and the impact that St. Columba had on the communities he served.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.