Life of St. Columba (Penguin Classics)
by Adomnan of Iona
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Author: Adomnan of IonaTranslator: Richard Sharpe
Introduction: Richard Sharpe
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1995-11-01
ISBN: 0140444629
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Penguin Classics
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Book Review: Superb edition of Celtic saint hagiography
Summary: 4 Stars
Like all Penguin classics, this is a scholarly but accessible edition of an ancient and enduring work. It includes an excellent introduction by Richard Sharpe, a fellow of Wadham College, Oxford, and an extensive bibliography. A must-read for anyone interested in the Celtic church fathers, and those seeking insight into the very special spirituality of Celtic Christianity.
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