The only true apostle of Ireland who more or less converted the country single-handed? or a Christian bishop from the embattled edge of a crumbling empire? All that can really be known of Patrick comes from his authentic writings - the 'Confessio' and the 'Epistola' (Address to the Soldiers of Coroticus). Thomas O'Loughlin's engaging yet scholarly reflections on these fifth-century texts lead us into a greater understanding of the mind of Patrick, the man, believer and missionary. Explanatory notes woven through the translations illuminate a very different world and time; it is not long before we realize, however, that Patrick's theology is no less relevant to our own.
- ISBN10 0281052115
- ISBN13 9780281052110
- Publish Date 16 November 2023 (first published 20 February 2014)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 7 November 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher SPCK Publishing
- Imprint Triangle
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English