The Book of Kells The “Book of Kells” is an illuminated manuscript containing the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. An illuminated manuscript is a …
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Skellig Michael
Skellig Michael Skellig Michael, or Great Skellig, is the larger of the two Skellig Islands about 8 miles from the Irish Coast of County Kerry. The name …
Patrick’s Paschal Fire on the Hill of Slane
Patrick’s Paschal Fire on the Hill of Slane The Hill of Slane is an archaeology site which has been connected to Patrick for centuries. According to …
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Patrick the Slave Shepherd
Patrick the Slave Shepherd Slemish Mountain (“Slieve Mish”) in Northern Ireland has long been regarded as the location where Patrick was held captive as a …
Augustine of Hippo
Augustine of Hippo Augustine was born in 354 A.D. in present-day Algeria. He was raised and educated 170 miles to the east in Carthage by a devout Christian …
The Desert Monks
The Desert Monks The most famous of the desert monks was Anthony. In about 270 AD, at the age of 20, he sold all his possessions, gave his money to the poor, …
Ancient Manuscripts of the Bible
Ancient Manuscripts of the Bible While archaeology provides a great deal of information and physical evidence, much of it also needs to be interpreted in a …
Herod Agrippa and the Early Church
Herod Agrippa and the Early Church - Herod moving into power Many think of the name Herod Agrippa when they think of the persecution of the early church. …
City of Tarsus
The City of Tarsus The City of Tarsus is in south-central Turkey, about 12 miles from the Mediterranean Sea. The city has a long history of commerce and has …
Saul of Tarsus
Saul of Tarsus The story of the early church wouldn’t be complete without a close examination of the life of the man known as Saul. From Luke’s …
