--- product_id: 5815564 title: "St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography" brand: "philip freeman" price: "291 DH" currency: MAD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/5815564-st-patrick-of-ireland-a-biography store_origin: MA region: Morocco --- # St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography **Brand:** philip freeman **Price:** 291 DH **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography by philip freeman - **How much does it cost?** 291 DH with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/5815564-st-patrick-of-ireland-a-biography) ## Best For - philip freeman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted philip freeman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography ## Images ![St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710SNtGgHVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really thorough *by S***A on Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023* Gained info from the book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Revealing the Ancient Irish to the Modern World *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2009* In Phillip Freeman we have an excellent scholar whose biography of St. Patrick is more than a story of one of the most popular saints of the early church. It is a concise history of ancient Ireland, gathered from some of the best sources. Further, his work provides insight to the workings of the early church that was so far removed from Rome.Freeman's work separates Patrick from the popular myths arising over the centuries, revealing to us many facets of Patrick's life. We see Patrick taken from his gentrified British Roman lifestyle, being forced into a life of slavery among the Irish people; people who were viewed by those in Britian as barbarians. It is during his years in slavery that Patrick truly accepts Chrisitanity, having been at best a titular Christian prior to entering captivity.As Freeman takes us through a miraculous escape from and Patrick's return home, he reveals Patrick's vision that calls him to a life of Christian service. It is in this same vision that Patrick is called as well to minister to the Irish, to the same people who held him captive for 6 years.The next segment of this biography turns into a history of the early church; providing the reader insight into the educational process that Patrick as well as other called men went through to enter the service of the church. Freeman highlights the personal struggle of Patrick to make up for the lack of formal education due to his years in captivity; it is a struggle that continues until the end of the saint's life.When Patrick finally arrives in Ireland to start his ministry, interwoven with the trials and tribulations of the saint's missionary work; is a fairly detailed narrative of Irish life in the mid-fifth century. Freeman details the political, religious and social struture of the Irish people. We learn that the island nation was a land of large tribes ruled by minor kings, we learn about the Druids who we typically associate only with Stonehenge in England, lastly we learn about social fabric of the people both free and slave.As we travel with Patrick on his missions we find that he spent a great deal of time ministering to slaves, many who were Christians taken in raids on Britian. The second segment of the population that made up a sizable portion of his ministry were women; we learn of Patrick's concern for the well being in a harsh and rugged society.Freeman closes out his work by telling us how Patrick was falsely accused by British church leaders and his written confession which was his defense against those false charges. Do we learn how Patrick's life ended, the answer is no for there are no records, only stories intertwined with myth.While well written and researched, Freeman's work surprising is an easy read, not bogged down in minuatiae. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Wanted more substance *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023* This book was good. It did leave me wanting more. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ma/products/5815564-st-patrick-of-ireland-a-biography](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/5815564-st-patrick-of-ireland-a-biography) --- *Product available on Desertcart Morocco* *Store origin: MA* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*