The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran
Lives Of The Celtic SaintsBy Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister
Length5h 1m
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In "The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran," Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister offers a profound exploration of the life of Saint Ciaran, one of Ireland's most notable early Christian figures. This scholarly work juxtaposes Latin and Irish hagiographies, meticulously examining their linguistic subtleties and theological connotations. Macalister delves into the cultural and historical contexts that shaped these texts, revealing the dynamic interplay between the ecclesiastical traditions of early medieval Ireland and the Latin sources they drew from. His detailed annotations and critical insights illuminate the narrative craftsmanship and the sociopolitical landscapes that informed the creation of these lives, making this a seminal text for understanding early Irish Christianity. Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister, an eminent Irish archaeologist and Celtic scholar, was deeply immersed in the study of early Irish literature and culture. His academic pursuits, which included significant contributions to the field of archaeology, reflected a keen interest in the interplay of language, religion, and identity in Ireland. Macalister'Äôs background and expertise in both Latin and Gaelic literature uniquely positioned him to undertake this comparative study, shedding light on the significance of Saint Ciaran in shaping Irish monastic life and spirituality. "The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran" is indispensable for scholars of hagiography, linguistics, and Irish history. It stands as a vital resource for anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of early Christian influences in Ireland and the literary traditions that preserved these narratives. Macalister'Äôs meticulous scholarship offers a rich tapestry of insights, ensuring that both academics and general readers will find themselves captivated by the life and legacy of Saint Ciaran.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length5 hrs 1 min
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Publish dateAug 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
70XXXVII. CIARAN DEPARTS FROM ISEL
2XLIV. CIARAN AND THE WlNE
71XXXVIII. CIARAN IN INIS AINGIN
3XLIX. THE DEATH OF CIARAN
72XXXIX. THE COMING OF OENNA
4L. THE VISIT OF COEMGEN
73XL. HOW CIARAN RECOVERED HIS GOSPEL
5LI. THE EARTH OF CIARAN'S TOMB DELIVERS COLUM CILLE FROM A WHIRLPOOL
74XLI. HOW CIARAN WENT FROM INIS AINGIN TO CLONMACNOIS
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6LIII. A PANEGYRIC OF CIARAN
75XLII. THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH
7III. HOW CIARAN RAISED THE STEED OF OENGUS FROM DEATH
76XLIV. CIARAN AND THE WINE
8IV. HOW CIARAN TURNED WATER INTO HONEY
77XLV. THE STORY OF CRITHIR
9XVII. HOW CIARAN WENT WITH HIS COW TO THE SCHOOL OF FINDIAN
78XLIX. THE DEATH OF CIARAN
10XXVI. HOW CIARAN FREED A WOMAN FROM SERVITUDE
79L. THE VISIT OF COEMGEN
11XXIV. THE STORY OF THE MILL AND THE BAILIFF'S DAUGHTER (abstract only)
80LII. THE ENVY OF THE SAINTS
12XXX. THE ADVENTURE OF THE ROBBERS OF LOCH ERNE
81LIII. A PANEGYRIC ON CIARAN
13IX. HOW CIARAN RESTORED A CALF WHICH A WOLF HAD DEVOURED
82II. THE ORIGIN AND BIRTH OF CIARAN: THE WIZARD'S PROPHECIES (LA, LB, LC, VG)
14V. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM A HOUND
83III. HOW CIARAN RAISED THE STEED OF OENGUS FROM DEATH (LA, LB, LC, VG)
15XXXI. HOW CIARAN FLOATED A FIREBRAND ON THE LAKE
84IV. HOW CIARAN TURNED WATER INTO HONEY (LA, LB, LC, VG)
16XXXII. CIARAN IN ARAN
85V. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM A HOUND (LA, LB, LC, VG)
17XXXIV. HOW CIARAN VISITED SENAN
86VI. HOW CIARAN AND HIS INSTRUCTOR CONVERSED, THOUGH DISTANT FROM ONE ANOTHER (LA, VG)
18XXXV. CIARAN IN ISEL
87VII. CIARAN AND THE FOX (VG)
19XXXVI. THE REMOVAL OF THE LAKE
88VIII. HOW CIARAN SPOILED HIS MOTHER'S DYE (VG)
20XXXVIII. CIARAN IN INIS AINGIN
89IX. HOW CIARAN RESTORED A CALF WHICH A WOLF HAD DEVOURED (LA, LB, LC, VG)
21XXXIX. THE COMING OF OENNA
90X. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM ROBBERS (LA, LC, VG)
22XLI. HOW CIARAN WENT FROM INIS AINGHIN TO CLONMACNOIS
91XI.-XIII. HOW CIARAN GAVE CERTAIN GIFTS (LA): XIV. HOW CIARAN GAVE THE KING'S CAULDRON TO BEGGARS AND WAS ENSLAVED (LA, LC, VG)
23XLIV. CIARAN AND THE WINE
92XV. HOW CIARAN REPROVED HIS MOTHER (LA, LC)
24XLVI. HOW AN INSULT TO CIARAN WAS AVERTED
93XVI. THE BREAKING OF THE CARRIAGE-AXLE (LA, LC)
25XLVII. HOW CIARAN WAS SAVED FROM SHAME
94XVII. HOW CIARAN WENT WITH HIS COW TO THE SCHOOL OF FINDIAN (LA, LB, LC, VG)
26XLVIII. HOW A MAN WAS SAVED FROM ROBBERS
95XVIII. THE ANGELS GRIND FOR CIARAN (LA, LC, VG)
27XLIX. THE DEATH OF CIARAN
96XIX. CIARAN AND THE KING'S DAUGHTER (LA, VG)
28LI. THE EARTH OF CIARAN'S TOMB DELIVERS COLUM CILLE FROM A WHIRLPOOL
97XX. HOW CIARAN HEALED THE LEPERS (VG)
29A RIME ABOUT HIM
98XXI. CIARAN AND THE STAG (VG)
30III. HOW CIARAN RAISED THE STEED OF OENGUS FROM DEATH
99XXII. THE STORY OF CIARAN'S GOSPEL (LA, VG)
31IV. HOW CIARAN TURNED WATER INTO HONEY
100XXIII. THE BLESSING OF CIARAN'S FOOD (LA, LC)
32V. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM A HOUND
101XXIV. THE STORY OF THE MILL AND THE BAILIFF'S DAUGHTER (LB, VG)
33IX. HOW CIARAN RESTORED A CALF WHICH A WOLF HAD DEVOURED
102XXV. THE STORY OF CLUAIN (VG)
34X. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM ROBBERS
103XXVI, XXVII. HOW CIARAN FREED WOMEN FROM SERVITUDE (LA, LB, VG)
35XIV. HOW CIARAN GAVE THE KING'S CAULDRON TO BEGGARS AND WAS ENSLAVED
104XXVIII. ANECDOTES OF CLUAIN IRAIRD (VG)
36XXIII. THE BLESSING OF CIARAN'S FOOD
105XXIX. THE PARTING OF CIARAN AND FINDIAN (VG)
37XV. HOW CIARAN REPROVED HIS MOTHER
106XXX. THE ADVENTURES OF THE ROBBERS OF LOCH ERNE (LB, LC)
38XVI. THE BREAKING OF THE CARRIAGE-AXLE
107XXXI. HOW CIARAN FLOATED A FIREBRAND ON THE LAKE (LB)
39XVII. HOW CIARAN WENT WITH HIS COW TO THE SCHOOL OF FINDIAN
108XXXII. CIARAN IN ARAN (LA, LB, VG)
40XVIII. THE ANGELS GRIND FOR CIARAN
109XXXIII. HOW A PROPHECY WAS FULFILLED (LA, VG)
41XXX. THE ADVENTURE OF THE ROBBERS OF LOCH ERNE
110XXXIV. HOW CIARAN VISITED SENAN
42II. THE ORIGIN AND BIRTH OF CIARAN: THE WIZARD'S PROPHECIES
111XXXV. CIARAN IN ISEL (LA, LB, VG)
43III. HOW CIARAN RAISED THE STEED OF OENGUS FROM DEATH
112XXXVI. THE REMOVAL OF THE LAKE (LA, LB, VG)
44IV. HOW CIARAN TURNED WATER INTO HONEY
113XXXVII. CIARAN DEPARTS FROM ISEL (LA, VG)
45V. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM A HOUND
114XXXVIII. CIARAN IN INIS AINGIN (LA, LB, VG)
46VI. HOW CIARAN AND HIS INSTRUCTOR CONVERSED THOUGH DISTANT FROM ONE ANOTHER
115XXXIX. THE COMING OF OENNA (LA, LB, VG)
47VII. CIARAN AND THE FOX
116XL. HOW CIARAN RECOVERED HIS GOSPEL (LA, VG)
48VIII. HOW CIARAN SPOILED HIS MOTHER'S DYE
117XLI. HOW CIARAN WENT FROM INIS AINGHIN TO CLONMACNOIS (LA, LB, VG)
49IX. HOW CIARAN RESTORED A CALF WHICH A WOLF HAD DEVOURED
118XLII. THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH (LA, VG)
50X. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM ROBBERS
119XLIII. HOW CIARAN SENT A CLOAK TO SENAN (LA, VG)
51XIV. HOW CIARAN GAVE THE KING'S CAULDRON TO BEGGARS AND WAS ENSLAVED
120XLIV. CIARAN AND THE WINE (LA, LB, VG)
52XVII. HOW CIARAN WENT WITH HIS COW TO THE SCHOOL OF FINDIAN
121XLV. THE STORY OF CRITHIR (LA, VG)
53XVIII. THE ANGELS GRIND FOR CIARAN
122XLVI. HOW AN INSULT TO CIARAN WAS AVERTED (LB)
54XIX. CIARAN AND THE KING'S DAUGHTER
123XLVII. HOW CIARAN WAS SAVED FROM SHAME (LB)
55XX. HOW CIARAN HEALED THE LEPERS
124XLVIII. HOW A MAN WAS SAVED FROM ROBBERS (LB)
56XXI. CIARAN AND THE STAG
125XLIX. THE DEATH OF CIARAN (LA, LB, VG)
57XVII. THE STORY OF CIARAN'S GOSPEL
126L. THE VISIT OF COEMGEN (LA, VG)
58XXIV. THE STORY OF THE MILL AND THE BAILIFF'S DAUGHTER
127LI. THE EARTH OF CIARAN'S TOMB DELIVERS COLUM CILLE FROM A WHIRLPOOL (LA, LB)
59XXV. THE STORY OF CLUAIN
128LIII. THE ENVY OF THE SAINTS (VG)
60XXVIII. ANECDOTES OF CLUAIN IRAIRD
129LIV. THE PANEGYRICS (LA, VG)
61XXVI. HOW CIARAN FREED A WOMAN FROM SERVITUDE
130THE METRICAL PANEGYRIC IN LB
62XXVII. HOW CIARAN FREED ANOTHER WOMAN FROM SERVITUDE
131ADDITIONAL NOTE ON CIARAN'S BIRTHPLACE
63XXIX. THE PARTING OF FINDIAN AND CIARAN
132METRUM DE EO SIC
64XXXII. CIARAN IN ARAN
133FOOTNOTES, THE FIRST LATIN LIFE OF ST CIARAN
65XXXIII. HOW A PROPHECY WAS FULFILLED
134FOOTNOTES, THE THIRD LATIN LIFE OF ST CIARAN
66XXXIV. HOW CIARAN VISITED SENAN
135FOOTNOTES, THE IRISH LIFE OF ST CIARAN
67XLIII. HOW CIARAN SENT A CLOAK TO SENAN
136FOOTNOTES, ANNOTATIONS TO THE FOREGOING LIVES
68XXXV. CIARAN IN ISEL
137FOOTNOTES, APPENDIX
69XXXVI. THE REMOVAL OF THE LAKE
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