Ireland in Early Medieval Europe
Ireland in Early Medieval Europe

Author: Dorothy Whitelock

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1982-07-08

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 0521235472

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This 1982 collection of essays examines Ireland's relations with the rest of western Europe between AD 400 and 1200. They show the idiosyncratic ways in which Ireland responded to external stimuli and illustrate the view that early Irish history, religion, politics and art should be seen not in isolation but as vital contributors to the development of European culture. This was the firmly held opinion of Kathleen Hughes, to whose memory these essays, specially commissioned from leading scholars in the field, are dedicated. The range of essays reflects the diversity of early Ireland's history and the extent of her influence upon other cultures. The ecclesiastical tradition and hagiography form one area of study; political expansion and diplomatic history, as well as literary and artistic influences, are also discussed. The subjects are variously introduced as they affect Ireland's relations with Scotland, Anglo-Saxon England, Merovingian Gaul, the Scandinavians and the Welsh.

Celtic Theology
Celtic Theology

Author: Thomas O'Loughlin

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2000-09-13

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 0826448712

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O'Loughlin examines the theological framework within which St. Patrick presented his experiences and considers how the Celtic lands of Ireland and Wales developed a distinctive view of sin, reconciliation, and Christian law that they later exported to the rest of western Christianity.

The Celtic Way of Prayer
The Celtic Way of Prayer

Author: Esther De Waal

Publisher: Canterbury Press

Published: 2014-04-25

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1848256876

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Esther de Waal's classic guide to Celtic spirituality shows how its rich literary traditions and earthy realism can speak to the toughness and challenges of our own world. Avoiding sentimentality , she presents a spirituality that can be lived with honesty, commitment and truthfulness.

Following the Celtic Way
Following the Celtic Way

Author: Ian Bradley

Publisher: Augsburg Books

Published: 2020-04-28

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1506467431

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A quarter-century after writing the acclaimed The Celtic Way, Ian Bradley, one of the foremost experts on the spiritual beliefs and practices of the indigenous Christian communities in the British Isles in the early Middle Ages, revisits the original sources and makes a substantial reappraisal of Celtic spirituality. Following the Celtic Way challenges many of the myths and romanticized portrayals of Celtic Christianity and shows evidence of the harder edge and demanding austerity of the lives and spirituality of believers from this time. This book sits among the most insightful and up-to-date introductions to this distinctive and evocative expression of faith and draws out its themes that are most relevant to us today. It also offers practical spiritual guidance on how to follow the Celtic Way in the contemporary world.