Lives and Afterlives : The Hiberno-Latin Patrician Tradition, 650-1100.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dawson, Elizabeth.

Series:

Studia Traditionis Theologiae Series

Studia Traditionis Theologiae Series ; v.55

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian hagiography.

Christian patron saints.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (180 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

LIVES AND AFTERLIVES

Place of Publication:

Turnhout, Belgium : Brepols Publishers, 2023.

Summary:

The book explores the history and significance of the Latin vitae of Saint Patrick, written in Ireland between the seventh and eleventh centuries. It examines how these texts contributed to the veneration and cult of Saint Patrick during the medieval period. The book addresses the gaps in scholarly attention to these interconnected texts, which have often been overshadowed by earlier and more prominent hagiographic works. The author analyzes the role of different communities in shaping and sustaining Patrick’s saintly persona and critiques the limited perspective that views his influence as primarily local to Ireland. By revisiting these Patrician Lives, the book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Saint Patrick's enduring legacy and influence. Intended for scholars and students of medieval theology and history, it sheds light on the broader cultural and political contexts that influenced the development of Patrician devotion. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Chapter 1. Beginnings

Chapter 2. Tírechán

Chapter 3. Muirchú

Chapter 4. Beyond the Seventh Century

Chapter 5. Expanding the Tradition: Vita Secunda, Vita Tertia &amp

Vita Quarta

Epilogue

Back Matter.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9782503606057

2503606059

OCLC:

1417049682