The Life and Acts of St. Patrick (ePub)
(Sprache: Englisch)
This incredible history presents an insightful account of the life of St. Patrick. He was a patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who brought Christianity to Ireland and was partly responsible for the Christianization of the Picts and Anglo-Saxons....
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This incredible history presents an insightful account of the life of St. Patrick. He was a patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who brought Christianity to Ireland and was partly responsible for the Christianization of the Picts and Anglo-Saxons. The writer brilliantly described several significant events of his life.
Autoren-Porträt von Jocelin
Jocelin, a name that indicates monastic or clerical origins, remains a somewhat enigmatic figure in the hagiographic landscape of the Middle Ages. While not much is known about his life, Jocelin is best remembered for his hagiographical work 'The Life and Acts of St. Patrick,' which stands as a testimony to his efforts in immortalizing the life of Ireland's patron saint. This work, written in Latin during the 12th century, serves as a significant historical document, contributing to the perpetuation of St. Patrick's legend and the Christianization of Ireland. Jocelin's narrative is rich in miraculous events and vivid accounts, blending folklore with theology to present a saintly character that has encapsulated the spiritual imagination of generations. His literary style is emblematic of his time, reflecting the transition between the historical approach of earlier hagiographies and the more miraculous and fanciful accounts that became popular in the later Middle Ages. However, like many of his contemporaries, Jocelin's life details remain obscure, making it challenging to distinguish the man from his work. Nevertheless, 'The Life and Acts of St. Patrick' endures as a crucial contribution to Celtic Christianity and the hagiographic genre, ensuring Jocelin's place, albeit anonymously, within the annals of religious literature.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Jocelin
- 2022, 152 Seiten, Englisch
- Übersetzer: Edmund L. Swift
- Verlag: DigiCat
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- ISBN-13: 8596547314929
- Erscheinungsdatum: 15.09.2022
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