Early Christian Lives
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This selection of early saints' lives, full of vivid incidents and astonishing miracles, consists of classics of hagiography that were all written in the second half of the 4th century.
Gregory Books
Lady Gregory was an Irish dramatist and folklorist instrumental in the flourishing of Irish literature. She co-founded the Irish Literary Theatre and the Abbey Theatre, writing numerous short works for both companies. Her writings frequently drew upon Irish mythology and folklore, preserving and popularizing the island's rich cultural heritage. Gregory's work helped define a distinctive Irish literary voice.
Gregory the Great was pope from 590 to 604, a time of great turmoil in Italy and in the western Roman Empire generally because of the barbarian invasions. Gregory’s experience as prefect of the city of Rome and as apocrisarius of Pope Pelagius fitted him admirably for the new challenges of the papacy. The Moral Reflections on the Book of Job were first given to the monks who accompanied Gregory to the embassy in Constantinople. This sixth volume, containing books 28 through 35, provides commentary on five chapters of Job, from 38:1 through 42:17. The present volume contains the Lord’s appearing to Job out of the whirlwind, the Lord’s two lengthy speeches to Job and Job’s responses, and, finally, the Lord’s rebuke to Job’s friends and restoration of Job’s fortunes. Finally, Gregory speaks of his intention in writing this long work and requests that his readers grant him their prayers and tears. Includes comprehensive indexes for volumes 1-6.
Podivuhodné irské příběhy
- 97 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Výbor z irských mýtů a legend obsahuje následující příběh: Děti krále Lira — Finnův příchod — Finnova družina — Branovo zrození — O matce Orsinově — Největší hrdinové Fiannanští.
