Anderson, Alan Orr; Anderson, Marjorie Ogilvie, Adomnan's Life of Columba (Oxford Medieval Texts. Oxford. Clarendon Press, 1961 [RPT 1991). ISBN: 198202156
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Text name(s): Life of Columba; Vita S. Columbae

Number of pages of primary source text: 345

Medieval Author(s): Adomnán of Iona

Dates: 520 - 704

Archival Reference: Schauffhausen Generalia I

Original Language(s): Latin;

Translation: Original language included. English translation.

Translation Comments: facing page

Geopolitical Region(s): British Isles; Ireland; Scotland;

County/Region: Iona

Apparatus: Index Bibliography Introduction

Comments:

St. Columba (not to be confused with St. Columbanus) is one of Ireland’s most famous saints. He was born of the Irish nobility in the 6th century, and became a monk. He travelled to Scotland, where he founded Iona and other monasteries, convered the Picts to Christianity, and wrote extensively. Adomnán’s life of Columba is the most complete account of his life. The book also includes a subject index as well as a general index.

Introduction Summary:

Historical background on Columba and his kinsmen, as well as on Adomnán himself and his successors. Information about the monastery of Iona. Manuscript information for this edition, and a guide to Irish names in the book.

Cataloger: JBF