The name St. Patrick is associated with Irish legend and modern holidays. But why is he really worth remembering? In this beautifully illustrated book, Simonetta Carr tells the inspiring story of how the wealthy, young Patrick was kidnapped from Britain, taken as a slave to the pagan island of Ireland, and found a way to escape. Yet, more importantly, we see how Patrick’s suffering as a slave opened his eyes to the mercy of God and prepared him to return to Ireland as a missionary. Getting to know the real Patrick of Ireland, young readers will learn that the joy of the Lord will sustain them through difficult times and strengthen them to share the gospel with others.
63 pages.
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: From Rich Teenager to Penniless Slave
- Chapter 2: Escape
- Chapter 3: An Unexpected Call
- Chapter 4: A Stranger and Wanderer
- Chapter 5: Bound by Love
- Chapter 6: Feeding and Protecting God's Sheep
- Chapter 7: After Patrick
- Time Line of Patrick's Life
- From Patrick's Pen
- Did You Know?
- Acknowledgements
The Christian Biographies for Young Readers series introduces children to important people in the Christian tradition. Parents and school teachers alike will welcome the excellent educational value it provides for students, while the quality of the publication and the artwork make each volume a keepsake for generations to come. Furthermore, the books in the series go beyond the simple story of someone's life by teaching young readers the historical and theological relevance of each character.
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