The Confession of Saint Patrick and Letter to Coroticus ebook

by John Skinner,John O'Donohue

John Skinner John O'Donohue World English

John O'Donohue, author of "Anam Cara, provides an insightful foreword that re-creates the unique spirituality of Patrick and of the Irish people, and shows how it applies to our lives today.

This letter is a wonderful demonstration of Patrick's rhetorical fire. Quite irate, Patrick harangues his fellow Christians, and the results are every bit as autobiographically revealing as the Confession. John O'Donohue, author of Anam Cara, provides an insightful foreword that re-creates the unique spirituality of Patrick and of the Irish people, and shows how it applies to our lives today. Quite irate, Patrick harangues his fellow Christians, and the results are every bit as autobiographically revealing as theConfession. John O'Donohue, author ofAnam Cara,provides an insightful foreword that re-creates the unique spirituality of Patrick and of the Irish people, and shows how it applies to our lives today. Текущий слайд {CURRENT SLIDE} из {TOTAL SLIDES}- Пользователи, купившие этот товар, также приобрели. St. Patrick of Ireland : A Biography by Philip Freeman and Nicholas Shrady (2005, Paperback).

Beyond being recognized as the patron saint of Ireland (perhaps for having chased some nonexistent snakes off the Emerald Isle), little else is popularly known about Saint Patrick. And yet, Patrick left behind a unique document, his Confession, which tells us much about both his life and his beliefs

The Confession of Saint Patrick and Letter to Coroticus by John Skinner and John O’Donohue.

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Interesting short read about Saint Patrick. In the Epistola by the same St. Patrick, he is speaking out against Coroticus. The confession has shown the modesty and humility of Saint Patrick and his gratefulness and praises to God although he had a difficult life during his youth. So St. Patrick is speaking out against it and telling him to beware of his actions and to release them because they are not his.

Patrick told part of his life's story in his Confession. Scholars believe that the manuscript is authentic. Bookcover image of The Confession of Saint Patrick and Letter to Coroticus, by John Skinner. To cite this story (For MLA citation guidance see easybib or OWL ): Bos, Carole "Confession of St. Patrick" AwesomeStories.

John O'Donohue, author of Anam Cara, provides an insightful foreword that re-creates the unique spirituality of Patrick and of the Irish people, and shows how it applies to our lives today. No current Talk conversations about this book. Showing 3 of 3. This book is great on two levels, first as a spiritual classic and secondly, though perhaps surprisingly as a Historical source.

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The autobiography of one of the most popular saints in history, now available in a new translation.Beyond being recognized as the patron saint of Ireland (perhaps for having chased some nonexistent snakes off the Emerald Isle), little else is popularly known about Saint Patrick. And yet, Patrick left behind a unique document, his Confession, which tells us much about both his life and his beliefs. This autobiography, originally written in the fifth century, and short by modern standards, is nonetheless a work that fascinates with its glimpse into the life of an intriguing man, and inspires with its testament of faith. Here, in this new edition from internationally acclaimed translator John Skinner, the character of Patrick, his era, and his world vividly come to life. Also included in this volume is the only other document known to have been written by Patrick, a letter he wrote to the soldiers of Coroticus--also Christians--who had raided parts of Ireland and taken away prisoners who were then sold into slavery. This letter is a wonderful demonstration of Patrick's rhetorical fire. Quite irate, Patrick harangues his fellow Christians, and the results are every bit as autobiographically revealing as the Confession. John O'Donohue, author of Anam Cara, provides an insightful foreword that re-creates the unique spirituality of Patrick and of the Irish people, and shows how it applies to our lives today.

Hiylchis

This book spoke to my heart. Love the story of Saint Patrick. He gave up a comfortable life back home to return to the land of his captivity. Such a brave beautiful man. The way the book is written is a little hard to read, but the faith journey of the book is well worth the reading effort.

Sharpmane

I picked this up on a bit of a whim. Since it's St. Patrick's Day and I'm a teetotaling Protestant of Irish descent (read: I don't do the green beer thing). Powerful little read. I am challenged and encouraged in my faith. I think I might make this an annual tradition.

Yannara

The first thing this book did was to remind me, or should I say, shock me into remembering how different the 300-400 A.D. period of time was from anything we are aware of. To be taken captive repeatedly and yet to stay open to possibilities is remarkable. A man who hears from God and is so directed by God that he is willing to not allow the worries of life or the fears of life overcome him is incredible. This is a great book to remind you that God uses all sorts of people but the key is total surrender. When you continue to read the impact of Patrick, you realize he is partially responsible for the survival civilization by taking the message to Ireland. His life is not at all represented by the celebrations people attribute to his life today. I was humbled by the life of this man.

Dordred

This was a consice easy read that is accurate and to the point. I have studied the life of St Patrick for a number of years and thoroughly this book!!!

Zymbl

It is exactly only a translation of his confession. Don't buy this one. Buy another with the letter and perhaps some intro material. That's what I'm going to do right now.

Mazuzahn

I like it - it's clear and straightforward throughout - UNTIL the absurd descent into tritheistic heresy at the end of the "Lorica" (St. Patrick's Breastplate) at the end of the book, in the very last stanza. Having faithfully translated things like "believing in the Three Persons / Saying they are One" (pg 78 and 81), Skinner adds without warrant in the original text, and in complete violation of those other phrases about the Unity of God (not to mention very basic Nicene Christian doctrine) "May your salvation / THREE LORDS / Be always with us" (pg 81). Has Skinner not heard of "One Lord, one faith, one baptism" (Eph. 4.5)? Still, it's nothing a thick black Sharpie can't fix.

Jogrnd

Containing the only two letters of Patrick to survive (at least in whole). Patrick's letters are certainly not dispassionate surveying of situations and observations but are filled with emotion.

I have a problem with the material around the translation. While the introduction was somewhat informative I felt like the writer was being way too indulgent in simply being rhetorical, I did not appreciate such talk. Also in the Confessions there is invasive commentary given, I say invasive because it is not clearly marked as different from the translated text of the Confessions.

I would still recommend this book though if you can find another edition of these two works (as well as the Irish hymn included) maybe you should consider that one.

A personal note.
Its a shame that Patrick is remembered primarily on a day of drunken stupor and revelry, one can imagine had he been on earth today the fire he would have wrought from his pen at the disgraces often done on Saint Patrick's Day.

Informing oneself about Saint Patrick could give you better subjects to speak of on Saint Patrick's Day than which pub to go to and what beer to drink.

Quite spiritual, informative, and encouraging. My ignorance of Saint Patrick has now been replaced by respect and admiration. Highly recommended!