Team 4: Beutler: question 2 (Category: irish christianity; Tags: patrick) 2. Patrick, Confessio. Briefly summarize Madigan’s discussion of the entrance of Christianity into Ireland. Then turn to an analysis of Patrick’s Confessio, a document whose title can mean “declaration” (in defense of critics), “profession” (of faith), a praise of God, and a statement used in… Continue reading →

Patrick wrote his autobiography to “return thanks to God,” by “[bearing] witness to his wonderful works.” His other reason for writing his story was to spread the gospel message to those who don’t know it by his story and by promoting others preach the gospel. Patrick was fearful to write his autobiography because of the… Continue reading →

Before St. Patrick and Palladius’ mission work began, society in Ireland was tribelike and was ruled by a smaller kings or leader. There was essentially no central authority and couldn’t be considered as one cohesive unit. This would be one of many hardships for St. Patrick and Palladius to try and establish a cohesive idea… Continue reading →