The life of Columba / by Adamnan ; an abridged translation by John Gregory ; photographs by Geoff Green
1999, Abridged Translation Edition. Edinburgh : Floris. Fine copy in the original colour printed boards. Particularly and uncommonly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #232052
ISBN: 0863152880
Physical description: 63p. : col. ill. ; 20cm. Notes: "This book abridged from The illustrated life of Columba by John Marsden.". Translated from the Latin. Summary: The great sixth century saint and founder abbot of Iona, St Columba, left a mark on history that endures to this day far beyond Celtic lands. Selections from Adamnan's authoritative Life, recounting the prophecies, miracles and mystical visions concerning Columba, are here presented with the moving account of his death. Subject: Columba Saint 521-597. Adamnan Saint ca. 628-704. - Vita. Saints - Missionaries - Ireland - Scotland - Biography. Christian saints - Christian theology. Biography & Autobiography / Religious / Historical. Other names: Gregory, John 1938 June 27- Other titles: Vita S Columbae. Genre: Biography, Illustrated.
Price: €12.95