The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran
Lives Of The Celtic SaintsBy Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister
Length5h 1m
About this audiobook
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.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length5 hrs 1 min
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2XLIV. CIARAN AND THE WlNE
3XLIX. THE DEATH OF CIARAN
4L. THE VISIT OF COEMGEN
5LI. THE EARTH OF CIARAN'S TOMB DELIVERS COLUM CILLE FROM A WHIRLPOOL
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6LIII. A PANEGYRIC OF CIARAN
7III. HOW CIARAN RAISED THE STEED OF OENGUS FROM DEATH
8IV. HOW CIARAN TURNED WATER INTO HONEY
9XVII. HOW CIARAN WENT WITH HIS COW TO THE SCHOOL OF FINDIAN
10XXVI. HOW CIARAN FREED A WOMAN FROM SERVITUDE
11XXIV. THE STORY OF THE MILL AND THE BAILIFF'S DAUGHTER (abstract only)
12XXX. THE ADVENTURE OF THE ROBBERS OF LOCH ERNE
13IX. HOW CIARAN RESTORED A CALF WHICH A WOLF HAD DEVOURED
14V. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM A HOUND
15XXXI. HOW CIARAN FLOATED A FIREBRAND ON THE LAKE
16XXXII. CIARAN IN ARAN
17XXXIV. HOW CIARAN VISITED SENAN
18XXXV. CIARAN IN ISEL
19XXXVI. THE REMOVAL OF THE LAKE
20XXXVIII. CIARAN IN INIS AINGIN
21XXXIX. THE COMING OF OENNA
22XLI. HOW CIARAN WENT FROM INIS AINGHIN TO CLONMACNOIS
23XLIV. CIARAN AND THE WINE
24XLVI. HOW AN INSULT TO CIARAN WAS AVERTED
25XLVII. HOW CIARAN WAS SAVED FROM SHAME
26XLVIII. HOW A MAN WAS SAVED FROM ROBBERS
27XLIX. THE DEATH OF CIARAN
28LI. THE EARTH OF CIARAN'S TOMB DELIVERS COLUM CILLE FROM A WHIRLPOOL
29A RIME ABOUT HIM
30III. HOW CIARAN RAISED THE STEED OF OENGUS FROM DEATH
31IV. HOW CIARAN TURNED WATER INTO HONEY
32V. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM A HOUND
33IX. HOW CIARAN RESTORED A CALF WHICH A WOLF HAD DEVOURED
34X. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM ROBBERS
35XIV. HOW CIARAN GAVE THE KING'S CAULDRON TO BEGGARS AND WAS ENSLAVED
36XXIII. THE BLESSING OF CIARAN'S FOOD
37XV. HOW CIARAN REPROVED HIS MOTHER
38XVI. THE BREAKING OF THE CARRIAGE-AXLE
39XVII. HOW CIARAN WENT WITH HIS COW TO THE SCHOOL OF FINDIAN
40XVIII. THE ANGELS GRIND FOR CIARAN
41XXX. THE ADVENTURE OF THE ROBBERS OF LOCH ERNE
42II. THE ORIGIN AND BIRTH OF CIARAN: THE WIZARD'S PROPHECIES
43III. HOW CIARAN RAISED THE STEED OF OENGUS FROM DEATH
44IV. HOW CIARAN TURNED WATER INTO HONEY
45V. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM A HOUND
46VI. HOW CIARAN AND HIS INSTRUCTOR CONVERSED THOUGH DISTANT FROM ONE ANOTHER
47VII. CIARAN AND THE FOX
48VIII. HOW CIARAN SPOILED HIS MOTHER'S DYE
49IX. HOW CIARAN RESTORED A CALF WHICH A WOLF HAD DEVOURED
50X. HOW CIARAN WAS DELIVERED FROM ROBBERS
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