This detailed guidebook explores Celtic spirituality, the timeless legends of glendalough and its founder, Kevin, a sixth-century Irish saint. It includes poems, Celtic texts, maps, and vivid descriptions of the land.
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'It brings to both pilgrims and tourists a new source of inspiration linking the sixth century spirituality of Kevin and his followers with modern times in a meaningful way.'
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Michael Rodgers is a Catholic priest who lives in Glendalough, working with individuals and groups who seek to explore the mystery of this holy place in a prayerful pilgrimage through it.
Marcus Losack is an Anglican priest, who has worked in Ireland, the UK, Jerusalem and Libya, where he led pilgrimages to the sites of the early desert fathers. He is now director of Céile Dé; an ecumenical organisation near Glendalough which specialises in developing study-pilgrimages in Celtic spirituality. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Marcus Losack is an Anglican priest, who has worked in Ireland, the UK, Jerusalem and Libya, where he led pilgrimages to the sites of the early desert fathers. He is now director of Céile Dé; an ecumenical organisation near Glendalough which specialises in developing study-pilgrimages in Celtic spirituality. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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The history of a place,
By Deborah (Iowa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Glendalough (Paperback)
To get the true feeling of a place, I think you have to know the background and what to look for. Visiting Glendalough in Ireland, you'll instantly see that the area is gorgeous, but knowing the rich history of the place and what to look for will enhance the meaning. This book will take you through the monastic city of Glendalough step by step, and explain the rich history of the place.
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Whether or not you're going to Ireland, read this book!,
By Maureen "Unitarian Universalist Minister, Lif... (Hendersonville, New Caledonia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Glendalough (Paperback)
I have been to Glendalough twice, spending a week there each time, with many hours in the company of the authors of this book. Michael Rodgers and Marcus Losack know and love the area of Glendalough. They are deeply grounded in the spiritual heritage of Celtic Christianity and, in addition, honor the deeper and wider aspects of spirituality that are present in this ancient site. In an era when Glendalough is in danger of becoming just another spot on the tourist trail, Michael and Marcus' book helps you to go deeper into ancient traditions, whether your pilgrimage is in person or in your heart.
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By James (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Glendalough: A Celtic Pilgrimage (Paperback)
Glendalough--A Celtic Pilgrimage, is part tour guide and part Celtic Spirituality with a little bit of history that will take you through the area of this 6-12th Century Monastic community. The book is not the easiest read for in order to fully understand what the authors are discussing, you will need a basic knowledge of what the place was like and a general idea of the ruins and lay of the landscape in order to fully appreciate the text.
The book is best used on site as the authors do not provide much in the way of illustrations leaving those who have never been there without any real idea of what a particular structure may look like. The book focuses mainly on structural features of the ruins with some added side notes on St. Kevin and the community he founded. I recommend this book if you have prerequisites knowledge of the area or are planning a visit to the grounds. Readers of this review are invited to comment either below or my email listed in my profile.
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