| Author |
Bury, J. B. (John Bagnell), 1861-1927 |
| LoC No. |
05035681
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| Title |
The life of St. Patrick and his place in history
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| Original Publication |
London: Macmillan and Co., 1905.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Life of St. Patrick and His Place in History" by J. B. Bury is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of the life of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and seeks to critically evaluate his influence within the broader context of European history, particularly the spread of Christianity beyond the Roman Empire. Bury aims to unravel the obscured details of Patrick’s life amidst the confusion of conflicting accounts and legendary embellishments, thus lending a scholarly perspective to an iconic figure. At the start of the text, Bury outlines his motivation for writing this biography, expressing the need for a rigorous investigation into the historical sources of St. Patrick’s life. He notes the controversies surrounding the saint’s existence and the inaccuracies in previous literature, particularly criticizing a notable work by Todd for its bias and lack of systematic source criticism. The opening portion elaborates on the context of Christianity's spread beyond the Roman boundaries, introducing the reader to the socio-political landscape that shaped Ireland during Patrick’s lifetime. It delineates Patrick’s early life, his capture and subsequent escape from captivity in Ireland, and sets the stage for his future work as a missionary, emphasizing the significance of his spiritual journey and the transformation that would lead him to become a pivotal figure in Irish and Christian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
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| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Patrick, Saint, 373?-463?
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| Subject |
Christian saints -- Ireland -- Biography
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| Subject |
Ireland -- Church history -- To 1172
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71431 |
| Release Date |
Aug 17, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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