King of Mysteries: Early Irish Religious Writings [Paperback]

John Carey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 185182572X | ISBN-13: 978-1851825721 | Publication Date: October 1, 2000

A collection of texts, translated from both Latin and Irish, which provides a many-faceted view of the religious culture of Ireland in the early Middle Ages. A feature of the anthology is that it attempts to portray this culture in its own terms, rather than select material to suit modern tastes or preconceptions. Texts are given together with the prefaces, notes and comments that accompany them in the manuscripts. In this way, the reader gains a sense of what these crucial writings meant for the people who cherished and handed them on.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Four Courts Press (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185182572X
• ISBN-13: 978-1851825721
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,016,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I greatly enjoyed this book. As an enthusiast of medieval Ireland, I have long been interested in the myriad of ways Christianity affected Irish society. This book clearly and succinctly provides translations and explanations of religious writings, so that the casual reader can appreciate them. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in medieval Ireland or Christianity in general.