The only true apostle of Ireland who more or less converted the country the single-handed? or A Christian bishop from the embattled edge of a crumbling empire? All that can really be known of Patrick comes from his authentic writings - the Confessio and the Epistola (Address to the Soldiers of Coroticus). Thomas O'Loughlin's engaging yet scholarly reflections on these fifth-century texts lead us into a greater understanding of the mind of Patrick, the man, believer and missionary.

The Man and his Works

About the Author
Thomas O'Loughlin is Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Nottingham. He has published extensively on how ancient texts can reveal the lives of Christians. His books include Discovering Saint Patrick, Celtic Theology: Humanity, World and God in Early Irish Writings and Saint Patrick: The Man and his Works.


Book Information
ISBN 9780281072132
Author Professor Thomas O'Loughlin
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 151g