This book surveys approaches to the marvelous in hagiography, providing the first critique of Plummeras hypothesis of Irish saga origin. It then analyzes the uniquely systematized phenomena in the Life of Columba from Adomnanas seventh-century theological perspective, identifying the coming of the eschatological Kingdom as the key to understanding.
- ISBN10 1842272276
- ISBN13 9781842272275
- Publish Date 1 October 2004
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Send The Light
- Imprint Paternoster Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 420
- Language English