Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of St. Columba, Founder of Hy"" is a book written by Adamnan, a 7th-century Irish monk and abbot of Iona Abbey. The book is a biography of St. Columba, a 6th-century Irish monk who founded the monastery of Iona and played a significant role in spreading Christianity throughout Scotland and northern England. The book provides a detailed account of St. Columba's life, from his birth and upbringing in Ireland to his missionary work and founding of Iona. It also includes many stories and miracles attributed to St. Columba, as well as his interactions with other important figures of his time, such as King Bridei of Pictland and St. Kentigern.Throughout the book, Adamnan portrays St. Columba as a holy and virtuous man who dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the Gospel. The book also highlights the importance of Iona as a center of learning and culture during the early medieval period.Overall, ""The Life of St. Columba, Founder of Hy"" is an important historical and religious text that provides valuable insights into the life and work of one of the most influential figures of early medieval Christianity.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.
