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Available
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Publication
Element Books Ltd (1997), Edition: 2nd, 128 pages
Description
This text provides an examination of Celtic Christianity, a religion which flourished in Britain during the Dark ages, and which, in its profound respect for the dignity and sanctity of nature, had far more in common with Buddhism than with the later institutional Christianity of the West. The author describes the essence of the Celtic spirit, and how it manifests itself in Celtic Christianity's reverence for the earth, creatures, sea and sky - an aspect which has parallels with the Native American tradition, the Aboriginal tradition, and Britain's native Druidic shamanism.
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LibraryThing member patl
Duncan's Celtic Christianity is a well-researched history of Celtic Christianity.
I particularly appreciated the discussion of Augustine's cultural context and the impact of a his own conversion experience and cultural context on his understanding of sin and the human body (which led to his doctrine
I particularly appreciated the discussion of Augustine's cultural context and the impact of a his own conversion experience and cultural context on his understanding of sin and the human body (which led to his doctrine
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Language
Original language
English
ISBN
1862041385 / 9781862041387
Other editions
Celtic Christianity (The "Elements Of..." Series) by Anthony Duncan (Paperback)