The Quest of Three Abbots - Brendan Lehane

Author: Brendan Lehane
Publisher: John Murray
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Edition: First edition, 1968
ISBN: Not stated
Condition: Good second-hand condition with light shelf wear, minor rubbing and age-toning. Dust jacket present and bright, with light handling marks. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

A readable historical study of three important figures from early Irish Christianity, exploring the religious, cultural, and monastic world of Ireland’s so-called Golden Age. Brendan Lehane examines the lives and legacy of pioneering abbots whose influence helped shape Celtic Christian thought, scholarship, and spiritual life.

This is a strong fit for readers interested in Celtic Christianity, Irish monastic history, saints, religious history, and early medieval Ireland.

About the Author:

Brendan Lehane was an Irish-born writer and journalist known for books on history, religion, folklore, travel, and the natural world. His work often explored Irish culture, Christianity, and mythic or historical traditions.