Ireland - Anna Wilkes - Bog

""Ireland: Ur of the Chaldees"" by Anna Wilkes is a historical fiction novel that explores the life of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and his journey from captivity to becoming a missionary. The novel is set in the 5th century AD, and it follows the story of Patrick, who was captured by Irish raiders at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave.The book provides a vivid description of the ancient Irish society, their beliefs, and customs. It also explores the religious and political landscape of the time, including the conflict between the Celtic druids and the Christian faith.As the story unfolds, Patrick finds solace in his faith and begins to see his captivity as a divine calling. He becomes a missionary and begins to spread the gospel of Christianity throughout Ireland, converting many to the faith along the way. However, his mission is not without challenges and opposition, as he faces the wrath of the druids and the ruling class.""Ireland: Ur of the Chaldees"" is a well-researched and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the life of Saint Patrick and the early Christian history of Ireland. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history and culture, as well as those interested in religious history and spirituality.1873. The pages of this book are principally taken from the Mosaic, the Koran, Talmud, and Celtic references to the first peoples and places. The author uses history, tradition, folk lore, and other interests that go towards a proof that the first human families must have migrated from the west of Europe to Asia, and not from Asia to the west of Europe. Contents: The Extent of Chaldaea; Remarks on the Sons of Noah and their Tongues; Shinar is Europe; Chaldaea is in Western Europe; Ur of the Chaldees; the Cross of Chaldaean Symbol; Sons of Noah and their Descendants; Sons of Ham and his Descendants in Western Europe; Cush and Nimrod; Cuthites and Hyperboreans; Sons of Shem; Sala; Heber; Tereh and Abram.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.