The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran (eBook)

Lives Of The Celtic Saints

Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
144 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654752226-3 (EAN)

Infos

Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister's book, 'The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran,' delves into the hagiography of one of Ireland's most revered saints, St. Ciaran of Clonmacnoise. Through the comparison of Latin and Irish sources, Macalister offers a comprehensive analysis of the life and miracles of St. Ciaran, shedding light on the cultural and religious significance of this early Irish saint. The book is meticulously researched and presented in a scholarly yet accessible manner, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of early Irish history and hagiography. Macalister's blend of linguistic expertise and historical insight brings new depth to the study of St. Ciaran's life and legacy. Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister, a prominent Celtic scholar and archaeologist, dedicated much of his career to studying ancient Irish texts and monuments. His passion for the preservation and interpretation of early Irish history is evident in 'The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran,' where he skillfully combines his knowledge of language, history, and archaeology to paint a vivid portrait of St. Ciaran and the world in which he lived. I highly recommend 'The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran' to anyone interested in early Irish history, hagiography, or the intersection of language and culture. Macalister's thorough research and insightful analysis make this book a must-read for those looking to deepen their understanding of Ireland's rich religious heritage.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.8.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Gebete / Lieder / Meditationen
• Schlagworte: abbot of Clonmacnois • Biography of Saint Ciaran • Celtic literature • Celtic Monasticism • Christianity • Ciaran • cultural heritage • Early Christian Ireland • Early Middle Ages • Hagiography • irish monasticism • Irish saints • Latin hagiography • medieval hagiography • Medieval Irish literature • Religious biography • religious literature • Saint • Saint Ciaran • saints' lives • scholarly edition