Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum; Or, Ireland's Ancient Schools and Scholars

By John Healy

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Discover how an island's ancient learned classes contributed to the knowledge, custom, and education of the world before a famous saint arrived.

Genres

Teaching & Education

Released

2012-10-16

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Summary

"Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum; Or, Ireland's Ancient Schools and Scholars" by John Healy is a journey into the historical significance of early Christian Ireland and its dedication to education. The book highlights Ireland's role as the "Island of Saints and Scholars", focusing on the Druids, Bards, and Brehons: the learned people of the time. It is set to understand the world and knowledge systems before St. Patrick, with the aim to show that Ireland was a center of learning that was getting ready for great cultural and educational growth, and not a place without any knowledge.