Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Lives Of Saints, From The Book Of Lismore

Lives Of Saints, From The Book Of Lismore

Stokes, Whitley

Paperback

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 9354363334
ISBN13: 9789354363337
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 540
Weight: 2.72
Height: 1.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Step into the luminous world of early Irish saints, where legend and devotion intertwine amid the misty landscapes of medieval Ireland. Lives Of Saints, From The Book Of Lismore, translated by the esteemed Whitley Stokes, opens a rare window onto the spiritual heart of the Middle Ages. Here, the lives of Christian saints-drawn from one of the most celebrated Gaelic manuscripts-unfold in vivid detail, revealing the courage, humility, and miraculous deeds that shaped Celtic Christian spirituality and the early Irish church. This remarkable medieval hagiography anthology gathers together the biographies of revered Irish saints, each tale steeped in the rich oral tradition and poetic cadence of Irish Gaelic literature. Through Stokes's scholarly yet accessible translation, readers encounter the vibrant tapestry of Irish saint legends-stories that echo with the voices of monks, pilgrims, and visionaries who forged a unique path for Christianity in the wilds of Ireland. As a primary source for medieval history and a cornerstone of Irish studies reference, this volume brings to life the faith, folklore, and enduring humanity of a formative era. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are drawn to the mysteries of Celtic Christianity, the study of middle ages Ireland, or the timeless beauty of gaelic manuscript translations, Lives Of Saints, From The Book Of Lismore stands as more than a book: it is a cultural treasure, an essential classic for anyone captivated by the soul of medieval Ireland.

3 different editions

Also available

Also in

General Juvenile Fiction

View All