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Title: The Most Ancient Lives of Saint Patrick
Including the Life by Jocelin, Hitherto Unpublished in America, and His Extant Writings

Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines

Summary: "The Most Ancient Lives of Saint Patrick" by James O'Leary is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This compilation presents the life of Saint Patrick, blending various ancient sources and writings about the patron saint of Ireland. The work aims to deliver a full portrayal of Saint Patrick, focusing on his miraculous deeds, his journey to Christianity in Ireland, and the historical context surrounding his mission. At the start of the volume, the preface outlines O'Leary's purpose in offering the lives of Saint Patrick as recorded through the ages, allowing readers to judge their authenticity. The opening portion provides the Confession of Saint Patrick himself, where he recounts his early life, his capture by Irish slave traders, and the divine revelations he experienced during his captivity. It details his transformation from a sinner to a devoted preacher, highlighting his commitment to spreading Christianity and the miraculous events that marked his journey, including his fasting and prayers in hostile environments, divine interventions, and nurturing the faith of those he encountered in Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: O'Leary, James

EBook No.: 18482

Published: Jun 1, 2006

Downloads: 223

Language: English

Subject: Patrick, Saint, 373?-463?

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Most Ancient Lives of Saint Patrick
Including the Life by Jocelin, Hitherto Unpublished in America, and His Extant Writings

Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines

Summary: "The Most Ancient Lives of Saint Patrick" by James O'Leary is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This compilation presents the life of Saint Patrick, blending various ancient sources and writings about the patron saint of Ireland. The work aims to deliver a full portrayal of Saint Patrick, focusing on his miraculous deeds, his journey to Christianity in Ireland, and the historical context surrounding his mission. At the start of the volume, the preface outlines O'Leary's purpose in offering the lives of Saint Patrick as recorded through the ages, allowing readers to judge their authenticity. The opening portion provides the Confession of Saint Patrick himself, where he recounts his early life, his capture by Irish slave traders, and the divine revelations he experienced during his captivity. It details his transformation from a sinner to a devoted preacher, highlighting his commitment to spreading Christianity and the miraculous events that marked his journey, including his fasting and prayers in hostile environments, divine interventions, and nurturing the faith of those he encountered in Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: O'Leary, James

EBook No.: 18482

Published: Jun 1, 2006

Downloads: 223

Language: English

Subject: Patrick, Saint, 373?-463?

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.