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DISCOVERING SAINT PATRICK
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Thomas O’Loughlin's book offers a clear, well-researched overview of Saint Patrick’s historical context, writings and the later hagiographical traditions that shaped his image.
O’Loughlin evaluates primary sources such as the Confessio and later medieval vitae, assessing their reliability and historical value.
The book situates Patrick within late antique Britain and early Christian Ireland, explaining missionary practices and ecclesiastical developments.
It also examines how Patrick’s image was reshaped for political and national purposes in later centuries.
The work is aimed at both students and general readers interested in the intersection of history, theology and national myth-making.
O’Loughlin evaluates primary sources such as the Confessio and later medieval vitae, assessing their reliability and historical value.
The book situates Patrick within late antique Britain and early Christian Ireland, explaining missionary practices and ecclesiastical developments.
It also examines how Patrick’s image was reshaped for political and national purposes in later centuries.
The work is aimed at both students and general readers interested in the intersection of history, theology and national myth-making.
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Listed in the episode notes as a recommended secondary study on Patrick's life and legacy.
Mythos St. Patrick: Vom Sklaven zu Irlands Nationalheiligem
