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Saint Patrick: A Life from Beginning to End
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Just who was Saint Patrick? Many know him as the figure behind the huge festival of fun and drinking that takes place every on March 17. But look a little more closely and see that there is more to the patron saint of Ireland than meets the eye.
✓ From Slave to Bishop
✓ The Feast at Tara
✓ Ireland’s First Martyr
✓ Letter to the Soldiers of Coroticus
✓ A Brief Look
✓ The Death of Saint Patrick
And much more!
Saint Patrick will amaze as readers embark on a journey of tough beginnings, holy power, and a story of overcoming adversity to change a nation. Take a look at the saint that devoted his life to bringing Christianity to an entire nation—and succeeded after much difficulty. The saint we know as the reason for a holiday is much more significant than readers know.
Read On Your Computer, MAC, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet.
Just who was Saint Patrick? Many know him as the figure behind the huge festival of fun and drinking that takes place every on March 17. But look a little more closely and see that there is more to the patron saint of Ireland than meets the eye.
✓ From Slave to Bishop
✓ The Feast at Tara
✓ Ireland’s First Martyr
✓ Letter to the Soldiers of Coroticus
✓ A Brief Look
✓ The Death of Saint Patrick
And much more!
Saint Patrick will amaze as readers embark on a journey of tough beginnings, holy power, and a story of overcoming adversity to change a nation. Take a look at the saint that devoted his life to bringing Christianity to an entire nation—and succeeded after much difficulty. The saint we know as the reason for a holiday is much more significant than readers know.
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Published October 9, 2018
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October 27, 2018
Aunque conocía algo su historia, fue mi viaje a Irlanda lo que me llevó a interesarme verdaderamente por la figura de San Patricio, patrón de Irlanda y el que introdujo el catolicismo en aquella tierra.
Este breve recorrido de apenas una hora intenta poner algo de luz sobre su biografía, y aunque el intento es muy loable, acabas con la impresión de que, aparte de los dos escritos personales que supuestamente aún se conservan (la Confessio y la Epístola), lo demás son sólo leyendas e historias que han pasado de generación en generación, y que, como las de tantos otros santos, han acabado por formar parte de la cultura popular.
Así que, fábulas aparte, poco más se puede sacar de esta lectura. Lo que está claro es que debió de ser una persona con un carisma extraordinario, y que su “supuesta” historia es fascinante. De prisionero de piratas a predicador de una nueva religión que tuvo que vérselas con los druidas, sin más armas que su palabra y su fe. Y con estas armas conquistó los corazones de todo un país. Fascinante.
Este breve recorrido de apenas una hora intenta poner algo de luz sobre su biografía, y aunque el intento es muy loable, acabas con la impresión de que, aparte de los dos escritos personales que supuestamente aún se conservan (la Confessio y la Epístola), lo demás son sólo leyendas e historias que han pasado de generación en generación, y que, como las de tantos otros santos, han acabado por formar parte de la cultura popular.
Así que, fábulas aparte, poco más se puede sacar de esta lectura. Lo que está claro es que debió de ser una persona con un carisma extraordinario, y que su “supuesta” historia es fascinante. De prisionero de piratas a predicador de una nueva religión que tuvo que vérselas con los druidas, sin más armas que su palabra y su fe. Y con estas armas conquistó los corazones de todo un país. Fascinante.
June 7, 2019
What amazing service has Hourly History have done to the readers by providing such concise and objective details of individuals that changed the course of the history. "Saint Patrick" belongs to that genre.
January 21, 2020
A bit wandering but interesting.
Given the old Irish names it can be a little bit hard to follow but hang in there. Interesting that Saint Patrick and what we celebrate on At Patrick's day is so far apart.
Given the old Irish names it can be a little bit hard to follow but hang in there. Interesting that Saint Patrick and what we celebrate on At Patrick's day is so far apart.
March 21, 2025
A nice read to get to know the man behind the day....
Saint Patrick is a read that explores the life and various legends of the man behind the name - from his days as a slave to his escape and gradual conversion upon his return to Ireland.
Each main episode of his life is provided as a chapter with quotes from his life. The book slowly unravels what is known of his younger years, his career choices, his education in that field and all that he faced as a result of his unwavering tenacity before wrapping up in a Conclusion that gives more a nod to his legacy.
My only discontent is there are no pronunciation guides for some of the harder names if you don't quite speak Celtic or Irish.
All in all it was an interesting take and learning about a Christian man whose legacy hinges seemingly on a day dedicated to drinking and bar crawls.
Saint Patrick is a read that explores the life and various legends of the man behind the name - from his days as a slave to his escape and gradual conversion upon his return to Ireland.
Each main episode of his life is provided as a chapter with quotes from his life. The book slowly unravels what is known of his younger years, his career choices, his education in that field and all that he faced as a result of his unwavering tenacity before wrapping up in a Conclusion that gives more a nod to his legacy.
My only discontent is there are no pronunciation guides for some of the harder names if you don't quite speak Celtic or Irish.
All in all it was an interesting take and learning about a Christian man whose legacy hinges seemingly on a day dedicated to drinking and bar crawls.
October 28, 2018
Pequeña pero interesante biografía sobre San Patricio quien llevó la fe y la palabra del evangelio a los pueblos de la isla verde de Irlanda unificandola bajo la palabra de Dios.
Patricio fue un luchador, cuya leyenda afirma que corrió a todas las serpientes de Irlanda (exactamente, no hay serpientes en la isla... Aunque Ripley se niegue tajantemente a creerlo); se enfrentó con la deidad demoníaca Crom Croach, a la que se le ofrecían bebés en sacrificio y cuyo nombre significa "el contrecho bañado en sangre"; y expulsó a los demonios de Irlanda por un buen tiempo. San Patricio es un santo muy venerado por toda la crsitiandad, incluidos los anglicanos, los periódicos, los católicos y los luteranos.
Patricio fue un luchador, cuya leyenda afirma que corrió a todas las serpientes de Irlanda (exactamente, no hay serpientes en la isla... Aunque Ripley se niegue tajantemente a creerlo); se enfrentó con la deidad demoníaca Crom Croach, a la que se le ofrecían bebés en sacrificio y cuyo nombre significa "el contrecho bañado en sangre"; y expulsó a los demonios de Irlanda por un buen tiempo. San Patricio es un santo muy venerado por toda la crsitiandad, incluidos los anglicanos, los periódicos, los católicos y los luteranos.
June 2, 2019
Was he a Saint of a Mystic?
Generally, more is known of the legend of St. Patrick than the actual man. This short biography makes both points with a leaning to the tradition taught through Catholicism and the Orthodox church. Sadly, lacking in concrete evidence, which is admittedly limited, there is a blurring of facts and wise-tales as being the same.
Generally, more is known of the legend of St. Patrick than the actual man. This short biography makes both points with a leaning to the tradition taught through Catholicism and the Orthodox church. Sadly, lacking in concrete evidence, which is admittedly limited, there is a blurring of facts and wise-tales as being the same.
March 15, 2021
“Letter to the Soldiers of Coroticus “Now you, Coroticus—and your gangsters, rebels all against Christ, now where do you see yourselves?”—Saint Patrick
A short read about the life of Maewyn Succat, albeit one that barely distinguishes the myths from facts attributed to Saint Patrick and his place in Irish folklore, along with traditions that continue to this day.
A short read about the life of Maewyn Succat, albeit one that barely distinguishes the myths from facts attributed to Saint Patrick and his place in Irish folklore, along with traditions that continue to this day.
June 14, 2019
The life of Saint Patrick from his beginning to his death. His parents did not encourage education or religious beliefs when he was young. Also, as a young boy he was sold into slavery. He went from being a slave to becoming a Bishop.
He taught people about Christ throughout Ireland. He encouraged people to be baptized and to live by the scriptures. Because of the his traveling and teaching as Bishop and later became a as Saint Patrick. There are churches through Ireland named after him. This book mentioned if you want to learn more of his beliefs, his life and teaching study his Coffessio.
St. Patrick Day is celebrated for all the things St. Patrick accomplished during his lifetime. He walked everywhere as he loved the outdoors, loved teaching about Christ and loved the people of Ireland.. He picked up shamrock plant and told the people he was teaching the three leaves stood for the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, thus the Shamrock became a religious symbol. This is another good book by Hourly History.
He taught people about Christ throughout Ireland. He encouraged people to be baptized and to live by the scriptures. Because of the his traveling and teaching as Bishop and later became a as Saint Patrick. There are churches through Ireland named after him. This book mentioned if you want to learn more of his beliefs, his life and teaching study his Coffessio.
St. Patrick Day is celebrated for all the things St. Patrick accomplished during his lifetime. He walked everywhere as he loved the outdoors, loved teaching about Christ and loved the people of Ireland.. He picked up shamrock plant and told the people he was teaching the three leaves stood for the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, thus the Shamrock became a religious symbol. This is another good book by Hourly History.
June 30, 2019
Easy Reading Overview of St. Patrick's Life
I really enjoyed this short guide to St. Patrick's life. It has been about 14 years since I read his biography last. Glad to accomplish a fast review in my busy life after such a long time.
I really enjoyed this short guide to St. Patrick's life. It has been about 14 years since I read his biography last. Glad to accomplish a fast review in my busy life after such a long time.
November 26, 2019
Another great book on the Irish Saint Patrick.
The great apostle Saint Patrick converted the whole of Ireland from the wretched hands of paganism to Christianity. Worth a read about this great Saint.
The great apostle Saint Patrick converted the whole of Ireland from the wretched hands of paganism to Christianity. Worth a read about this great Saint.
January 20, 2021
Quite a few of the dates in this appear to be questionable and the whole thing struck me as rather stilted and stodgy. Perhaps it'd appeal more to a Christian rather than a fussy old agnostic such as myself.
June 21, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this book on St. Patrick. I learned a lot I never knew about his life, helping to understand why St. Paddy's Day is important. Was an entertaining, interesting read!
September 19, 2020
Learn a Bit About Saint Patrick
A n interesting account of Saint Patrick's life before and after his conversion to Christianity. His work to confirm to Ireland Christianity is detailed as well as his leadership in training future leaders of the Church. I learned a lot by reading this book.
A n interesting account of Saint Patrick's life before and after his conversion to Christianity. His work to confirm to Ireland Christianity is detailed as well as his leadership in training future leaders of the Church. I learned a lot by reading this book.
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