Saint Patrick Retold - by Roy Flechner (Paperback)

Name: Saint Patrick Retold - by Roy Flechner (Paperback)
Brand: Princeton University Press
SKU: 83029994
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A gripping biography that sheds provocative new light on the life of Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was, by his own admission, a controversial figure.
About the Author: Roy Flechner is associate professor of early medieval history at University College Dublin.
300 Pages
Biography + Autobiography, Religious

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A gripping biography that sheds provocative new light on the life of Saint Patrick

Saint Patrick was, by his own admission, a controversial figure. Convicted in a trial by his elders in Britain and hounded by rumors that he settled in Ireland for financial gain, the man who was to become Ireland's patron saint battled against great odds before succeeding as a missionary. Saint Patrick Retold draws on recent research to offer a fresh assessment of Patrick's travails and achievements. This is the first biography in nearly fifty years to explore Patrick's career against the background of historical events, and Roy Flechner leaves no stone unturned as he takes readers on a riveting journey through Romanized Britain and late Iron Age Ireland. Rather than a dismantling of Patrick's reputation, or an argument against his sainthood, Flechner's biography raises crucial questions about self-image and the making of a reputation. From boyhood deeds to the challenges of a missionary enterprise, Saint Patrick Retold steps beyond established narratives to reassess a notable figure's life and legacy.

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"Winner of the Hagiography Society Book Prize"

About the Author

Roy Flechner is associate professor of early medieval history at University College Dublin. His books include The Hibernensis (two volumes) and Making Laws for a Christian Society.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .6 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 300

Genre: Biography + Autobiography

Sub-Genre: Religious

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback

Author: Roy Flechner

Language: English

Street Date: March 2, 2021

TCIN: 83029994

UPC: 9780691217468

Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-9986

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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