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100	1		_aO'Leary, James
245	1	4	_aThe Most Ancient Lives of Saint Patrick : _bIncluding the Life by Jocelin, Hitherto Unpublished in America, and His Extant Writings
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-06-01
508			_aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520			_a"The Most Ancient Lives of Saint Patrick" by James O'Leary is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This compilation presents the life of Saint Patrick, blending various ancient sources and writings about the patron saint of Ireland. The work aims to deliver a full portrayal of Saint Patrick, focusing on his miraculous deeds, his journey to Christianity in Ireland, and the historical context surrounding his mission. At the start of the volume, the preface outlines O'Leary's purpose in offering the lives of Saint Patrick as recorded through the ages, allowing readers to judge their authenticity. The opening portion provides the Confession of Saint Patrick himself, where he recounts his early life, his capture by Irish slave traders, and the divine revelations he experienced during his captivity. It details his transformation from a sinner to a devoted preacher, highlighting his commitment to spreading Christianity and the miraculous events that marked his journey, including his fasting and prayers in hostile environments, divine interventions, and nurturing the faith of those he encountered in Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPatrick, Saint, 373?-463?
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18482
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