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The Passions And The Homilies From Leabhar Breac Part 1 (1887)

The Passions And The Homilies From Leabhar Breac Part 1 (1887)

Atkinson, Robert

Hardcover

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 116003270X
ISBN13: 9781160032704
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 17 2010
Pages: 526
Weight: 2.07
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Passions And The Homilies From Leabhar Breac Part 1 is a book written by Robert Atkinson and first published in 1887. The book is a collection of ancient Irish texts that were originally written in the 14th century and compiled in a manuscript known as Leabhar Breac. The texts included in the book are divided into two parts, with the first part containing the Passions and the second part containing the Homilies. The Passions are a series of narratives that recount the sufferings and martyrdoms of various saints, including St. Patrick, St. Brigid, and St. Columba. These stories provide insight into the lives of these early Irish saints, as well as the religious and cultural context in which they lived. The Homilies, on the other hand, are sermons or teachings on various topics related to Christian faith and practice, such as the importance of charity, the dangers of sin, and the nature of God. These texts offer a glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of medieval Ireland, as well as the ways in which Christianity was adapted and interpreted within that context. Overall, The Passions And The Homilies From Leabhar Breac Part 1 is an important historical and literary work that sheds light on the religious and cultural traditions of medieval Ireland. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Irish history, literature, and religion, as well as anyone interested in the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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