THEO 228 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Celtic Christianity, Double Monastery, Hagiography
21 Apr 2020
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Name three figures who are key in the history of celtic christianity. Explain what each is renowned for, and why each is important for celtic. Without a doubt, when thinking of representative figures of celtic christianity, one cannot but mention saint patrick, saints columba and saint brigid. St, patrick was born in britain, in bannaven taburniae. The specific location has not been determined, however if it is known that it was in the mid-western coast of britain. As well as the place of his birth the precise day of his death is not fully determined, but it has ben stablish that died somewhere around 493, traditionally march 17. He"s known for three things in specific: his writings, his work as a missionary and his confessio. Conversely in his confession, functions as a self-defence against. Fellow-christian critics of his mission affirmation of his faith in god and god"s approval of his mission presentation of his evidence of the work of god.
