Betha Colaim Chille: Life Of Columcille (1918) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436787727)

Betha Colaim Chille: Life of Columcille is a biographical work written by Manus O'Donnell in 1918. The book chronicles the life of Saint Columba, also known as Columcille, who was an Irish monk and missionary in the 6th century. The book is written in Old Irish and is considered one of the most important sources of information about the saint's life. O'Donnell's work is based on earlier biographies of Saint Columba and includes details of his birth, childhood, education, and religious work. The book also covers his travels to Scotland, where he founded the monastery of Iona, and his interactions with the Picts and other tribes in the region. The book is an important historical and religious document that sheds light on the life and work of one of Ireland's most revered saints.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Manus O'Donnell
ISBN-10: 1436787726
ISBN-13: 9781436787727
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 600
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.24lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.21d