Missionary to the Irish
O'Loughlin, Thomas
Life and legends of the missionary to the Irish
Who was St Patrick? A legendary miracle worker who converted a whole island unaided, or a beleaguered missionary venturing fearfully to the edges of the known world? In this new biography of the 5th century saint, Thomas OLoughlin explores the man behind the myth through Patricks own writings and discovers an inspiring theologian and a man who preached peace to his captors and forgiveness to those who had attacked him.