Patrick Dangers Flashcards
(13 cards)
What were problems Patrick faced ?
Robbery
Death
Beaten up
Life at risk 12 times
What were the issues with socio political climate for Patrick ?
Patrick had no status or honour as a foreigner
Walsh and Bradley quote on socio climate about Patrick
“As an outsider kinless and without status, he had also to seek the protection of the powerful people in each kingdom”
What was Patrick familiar with ?
The tribal and hierarchal characteristics of the close-knit society due to him being a slave
Why was travel so difficult ?
Ireland was unlike Britain as it was heavily forested and many kingdoms were inaccessible
What were the tuathas/kingdom?
They were widely scattered and sparse which took a long time with travelling
What was Patrick’s policy ?
inculturation
For example “the true sun Christ”
Patrick’s quote upon paganism
The worship of “idols and things impure”
What did Patrick do when he left Britain ?
He made a self sacrifice as he was leaving his home, family, friends and put his life at risk
Quote upon self sacrifice by Patrick ?
“How I would have loved to go to my country and my parents. I am afraid of losing the labour which I have begun”
What was Patrick accused of being?
He was accused of being ill educated, blundering, arrogant, self seeking, sinful and unworthy of his position within the church
Quotes by Patrick of these critics in his confession ?
“ I am Patrick, a sinner, most unlearned, the least of all the faithful and utterly despised by many “
What did Patrick do when converting people ?
“Netted many thousands” as he was determined through God
