The Life of St. Patrick and His Place in History (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Critical Study of the Romano-British Missionary and Early Irish ChristianityBy J. B. Bury
Length6h 37m
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In The Life of St. Patrick and His Place in History, J. B. Bury undertakes a rigorous reconstruction of Patrick's career, distinguishing the historical missionary from the accretions of medieval hagiography. Drawing on Patrick's own Confessio and Letter to Coroticus, as well as annalistic and ecclesiastical traditions, Bury situates the saint within the political and religious world of late Roman Britain and early Christian Ireland. The prose is exacting, analytical, and characteristically Edwardian in its confidence that careful philology and source criticism can recover a credible past. Bury, an Irish historian and classical scholar, was among the foremost interpreters of the late Roman and Byzantine worlds. Educated at Trinity College Dublin and later Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge, he brought to Irish ecclesiastical history the same critical discipline he applied to imperial Rome. His Irish background, mastery of ancient languages, and resistance to romantic nationalism shaped this measured reassessment of Ireland's patron saint. This book is recommended for readers interested in early Christianity, Irish history, and the formation of saintly legend. It remains valuable not as devotional biography, but as a landmark in historical method: a learned attempt to place Patrick within history rather than beyond it.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length6 hrs 37 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Life of St. Patrick and His Place in History (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Preface
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6Chapter 1. On the Diffusion of Christianity Beyond the Roman Empire
7Chapter 2. The Captivity and Escape of Patrick
8Chapter 3. In Gaul and Britain
9Chapter 4. Political and Social Condition of Ireland
10Chapter 5. In the Island-Plain, in Dalaradia
11Chapter 6. In Meath
12Chapter 7. In Connaught
13Chapter 8. Foundation of Armagh and Ecclesiastical Organisation
14Chapter 9. Writings of Patrick, and His Death
15Chapter 10. Patricks Place in History
16Analysis
17Reflection
18Memorable Quotes
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