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Insula Sanctorum Et Doctorum; Or, Ireland'S Ancient Schools And Scholars
By John Healy
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Insula Sanctorum Et Doctorum: Or, Ireland s Ancient Schools and Scholars by John Healy is a stirring chronicle of Irish monastic schools, the Gaelic scholarly tradition, and the towering saints and scholars who carried the light of early Irish Christianity across the continent. Healy traces how Ireland s ancient schools nurtured theologians, scribes, and missionaries mapping the rise of medieval Irish learning, the institutions of Celtic education, and the cultural forces that made ancient Ireland a beacon of scholarship.
This edition, republished by Alpha Editions, restores a landmark John Healy book long out of print for decades. Meticulously reissued and refreshed for today s readers, it offers not only a faithful reprint but a collector s item and cultural treasure: annotated, carefully formatted, and preserved for future generations. Readers will find vivid portraits of Irish saints and scholars, analyses of the history of Irish education, and compelling context for the role of Irish monastic schools in European intellectual life.
Accessible to casual readers yet richly rewarding for classic literature collectors and historians, this volume bridges scholarship and storytelling. Whether you seek an introduction to Celtic education and medieval Irish learning or a prized addition to your library, Insula Sanctorum Et Doctorum illuminates the legacy of Ireland s ancient schools and the enduring power of Irish scholarly tradition.
Product details
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Number of Pages:
- 582
- Release Date:
- 2025-10-28
- Publication Date:
- 2025-10-28
- Publisher:
- Alpha Edition
- Languages:
- Original: English
- ISBN10:
- 9371774770
- ISBN13:
- 9789371774772
- GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
- [email protected]
- Weight:
- 933 g
- Height:
- 15.2 cm
- Width:
- 22.9 cm
- Thickness:
- 3.4 cm
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