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Although related to one of the ruling families of Ireland, Columba (c 521-97) became a central figure in the 'Age of Saints' by setting out from his native land and founding his famous monastery on the island of Iona.

Written by Saint Adamnan, who lived from the years A.D. 521-597 and was the 9th Abbot of the Monastery of Iona, this is the life of Saint Columba, who founded the Monastery of Iona and was the first missionary to the pagan or Pict tribes of Northern Britain.

Columba is one of the best-known saints of the early Celtic church; through his foundation of the abbey of Iona he had a far-reaching influence on medieval Christianity. In about 700, a century after his death, the Life of Columba was written by Adomna'n, ninth abbot of Iona... Read Full Overview

The book ""Life of St. Columba or Columbkille: Founder of Hy, and Ninth Abbot of That Monastery"" is a biography of Saint Columba, written by Saint Adamnan in 1875. The book tells the story of Saint Columba's life, from his birth in Ireland to his death in Scotland. Saint Columba... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview