Treasures of Irish Christianity: to the Ends of the Earth
| By: | Salvador Ryan |
| Publisher: | Veritas |
| Published: | July 2015 |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Categories: | History culture |
| Language: | English |
| Available as: | Paperback |
| On sale at: | www.veritasbooksonline.com |
This third volume of Treasures of Irish Christianity looks at ‘the Irish abroad’ from the earliest centuries to the present day, with a special emphasis on the historical contribution of Irish missionaries. Treasures of Irish Christianity Volume III follows in the wake of the highly successful Treasures of Irish Christianity Volumes I and II, which were published to great acclaim in 2012 and 2013 respectively. This third volume is also richly illustrated.
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