A Single Ray of the Sun: Religious Speculation in Early Ireland (Celtic Studies Publications) [Paperback]

John Carey (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1891271032 | ISBN-13: 978-1891271038 | Publication Date: November 30, 1999

This small volume aims to present the main themes of the early Irish church in an accessible manner to the scholar and the uninitiated alike. Carey avoids technical terms and effectively illustrates how the peculiarities and mysteries of Irish Christiantity enriched the rest of Christendom.

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About the Author

Dr John Carey is a lecturer in Old and Middle Irish at the Cork campus of the National University of Ireland. He is also co-author (with John T. Koch) of the standard collection of ealy Irish and Welsh literature in translation, The Celtic Heroic Age. Carey is also sole author/editor of an extensive collection of Irish early Christian texts, The King of Mysteries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 133 pages
• Publisher: Celtic Studies Publications (November 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891271032
• ISBN-13: 978-1891271038
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,674,788 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you're into Celtic mythology, this is a must, January 14, 2004

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This review is from: A Single Ray of the Sun: Religious Speculation in Early Ireland (Celtic Studies Publications) (Paperback)

If you have any interest in Irish folklore or mythology- particularly in the interplay between the followers of these ancient beliefs and the encroaching Christians- then this book is for you. Dr. Carey's comprehensive analysis of the relationships between old Irish paganism and Christianity is not only thorough, it's surprisingly readable. His careful research and direct presentation- as well as his obvious love of the subject matter- help make what might otherwise be dry and dull into a wonderfully informative, interesting and accessible read. Valuable to the scholar as well as to the casual enthusiast.