How Christianity Came To Britain and Ireland - Hardcover

Brown, Michelle P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0745951538 ISBN 13: 9780745951539

Publisher: Lion Books, 2006

Synopsis

Michelle Brown tells the rich and often dramatic story of how Christianity came to the British Isles. The author explores what Britain and Ireland were like in prehistoric times and the impact of the Roman world, before moving on to the crucial Anglo Saxon period from 600 to 1000, including: - Pope Gregory's missions to Kent and Northumbria - The northern saints from Iona - The faith spreading east and west, including Wales and Ireland - Monasteries and learning - The Vikings. In these times, Christianity was a radical social force and faith was shaped not only by prophets, prelates and princes but also by ordinary men and women.

About this title

About the Author:

DR MICHELLE P. BROWN was the Curator of Medieval and Illuminated Manuscripts at the British Library for 18 years. She now works as a freelance author and lecturer, remaining at the British Library part-time to promote its collections regionally. She is also a Lay Canon and Member of Chapter of St Paul's Cathedral, London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lion Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0745951538
• ISBN 13: 9780745951539
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208