Celtic Christianity: Making Myths and Chasing Dreams

Author(s): Bradley, Ian

Binding:	Hardcover
Volume Condition:	Very Good
Dust Jacket:	No
Dust Jacket Condition:	N/A
Language:	English
Publisher Name:	Edinburgh University Press
Publication Year:	2009
Publication Place:	Edinburgh, UK
ISBN:	9780312221966
Book ID:	024111
Catalogue(s):	Religion, Theology, Churches and Church History

246pp, with occasional illustrations in text. In laminated, illustrated card covers. 8vo. Mild edge curl to front cover else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. A comprehensive and chronological survey of the development of Celtic Christianity giving new insights into the religious, cultural and intellectual history of the British isles. Bradley describes five major movements of Celtic Christian revivalism starting with the work of the 7th and 8th century hagiographers who created the cults of the Celtic Saints and end with the first full analysis of the current revival of interest in Celtic Christianity.

Keywords:

Christianity Celtic Christianity Saints Religion