Who are the Celtic Saints?
Who are the Celtic Saints?
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Cutting through the mists of Celtic myth, this historical account introduces the saints to us as real men and women in pursuit of holiness. The Celtic period began in 435 and ended in 715; this work tells the stories of the various branches of the Celtic church in this period.
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Who are the Celtic Saints? by Kathleen Jones
In the revival of interest in Celtic spirituality, the stories of the Celtic saints have been retold, often festooned with legend and folklore. The holy men and women who witnessed to the Christian faith with great courage and steadfastness in a very harsh world deserve better than this, argues Kathleen Jones, and in Who Are The Celtic Saints? she sets out discover the truth about these remarkable figures whose distinctive spirituality remains an inspiration today. This unique and groundbreaking book, based on the historical records, attempts to recreate the real experiences of the saints of the Celtic Church - their dedication, their love of poetry and learning, their yearning for solitude, their contemplation of the Creator through creation, their urgency in preaching and in mission. Who Are The Celtic Saints? gives a compelling account of Patrick, Brigid, Columba, David and the many other men and women who kept the flame of faith burning brightly in Ireland, Scotland and the Western Isles, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and Northumbria. Illustrations and maps throughout add to this richly textured portrait of the early flowering of Christianity in these lands.
Kathleen Jones is an editorial consultant to the new series of "Butler's Lives of the Saints" and is author of "The Saints of the Anglican Calendar" and "A Basic Dictionary of Saints". She was formerly a member of the Archbishop's Commission on Church and the State and the Archbishops' Commission on Marriage, and of General Synod. The author of numerous religious books, she is Emeritus Professor of Social Policy in the University of York.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781853114939 |
| ISBN 10 | 1853114936 |
| Title | Who are the Celtic Saints? |
| Author | Kathleen Jones |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canterbury Press Norwich |
| Year published | 2002-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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