
Columba
Pilgrim, Priest & Patron Saint
Tim Clarkson(Author)
John Donald (Publisher)
Published on 18. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-85976-723-1 (ISBN)
Description
St Columba is one of the most important figures in the early history of the British Isles. A native of Donegal and a nobleman of royal ancestry, his outstanding religious career spanned both sides of the Irish Sea. On the Scottish island of Iona he founded his principal monastery where he served as abbot until his death in AD 597. Iona eventually became the centre of a powerful federation of monasteries that preserved a memory of Columba and nurtured the saintly cult that grew around him.
Drawing on contemporary sources - particularly the writings of Adomnan, abbot of Iona from 679 to 704 - and the latest modern research, this book traces Columba's achievements and legacy. It examines his roles as abbot, scholar and missionary as well as his involvement in the affairs of kings in both Ireland and northern Britain.
Drawing on contemporary sources - particularly the writings of Adomnan, abbot of Iona from 679 to 704 - and the latest modern research, this book traces Columba's achievements and legacy. It examines his roles as abbot, scholar and missionary as well as his involvement in the affairs of kings in both Ireland and northern Britain.
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Edition
New Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Birlinn General
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
8pp b/w plates
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
308 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85976-723-1 (9780859767231)
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Person
Tim Clarkson gained a PhD in medieval history (2003) from the University of Manchester and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He is the author of many books on medieval history including Scotland's Merlin, The Picts: A History, The Makers of Scotland and Aethelflaed: Lady of the Mercians.