The Life Of Saint Fin Barre: First Bishop And Founder Of The See Of Cork

Book Overview

The Life of Saint Fin Barre: First Bishop and Founder of the See of Cork is a book written by Richard Caulfield and originally published in 1864. The book is a biographical account of Saint Fin Barre, who was the first bishop of Cork and the founder of the city's cathedral. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Saint Fin Barre's life, including his early years, his conversion to Christianity, and his journey to Ireland. The author explores the saint's work as a missionary, his establishment of the Cork diocese, and his contributions to the growth of the Christian faith in Ireland. The book also delves into the cultural and historical context of Saint Fin Barre's life, providing insight into the religious and political landscape of Ireland during the saint's time. The author draws on a range of historical sources, including manuscripts, annals, and other primary documents, to construct a detailed and informative account of the life of Saint Fin Barre. Overall, The Life of Saint Fin Barre is an important historical and religious text that provides a valuable window into the life of one of Ireland's most important saints. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Ireland, as well as those interested in the life and legacy of Saint Fin Barre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165743205
• ISBN13: 9781165743209
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"