Drawing from the pre-Christian and Christian 'Celtic' story, the collection moves through the wonders and the darknesses of the Celtic tradition. It asks: Is Celtic spirituality soul food or junk food? How can it be of value today? Why is the archetype of war predominant in the Irish psyche? What about the quality of mercy? How can Celtic spirituality contribute to the process for peace? Contributors explore the lives of the early Irish saints; why was the practice of exile/pilgrimage of such importance to them? Who is Colm Cille? What about Brigit why is there a return to her-story? How can the legacy of Celetic prayer, song, and folk tradition enrich our liturgy and worship? What can modern Irish society re-learn through the typically Celtic values of hospitality and respect for the divine immanent in creation? What projects are happening nowadays in places of ancient sanctity such as Glendalough and Kildare? Drawing from both the pre-Christian and Christian Celtic heritage, this collection of essays by noted Irish theologians, folklorists and scholars examines the wonder and darkness of the Celtic tradition. It assesses the impact and popularity of Celtic spirituality and then demonstrates the values of Celtic spirituality for today. Contributors explore Celtic prayer, song, and folk traditions.
Book Description
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Celtic Threads,
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Celtic Threads: Exploring the Wisdom of Our Heritage (Paperback)
This is a very interesting series of essays on the history and Celtic spirituality of Ireland. Anyone who loves Ireland and wants an insight into the Irish character will love this book. I was privileged to have met the editor in Ireland last year. She is is an expert on the subject and has chosen her essayists well. I was so fortunate to find that copies of this book are still available. May they remain so.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
