The Sacred World of the Celts

The Sacred World of the Celts
Author: Nigel Pennick
Publisher: Healing Arts Press
Total Pages: 141
Release: 1997
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780892817016

Looks at the history and influences of ancient Celtic religion, including its high regard of women, the bardic tradition, and the pagan calendar, as well as its current revival

The Sacred World of the Celts

The Sacred World of the Celts
Author: Nigel Pennick
Publisher: Godsfield Press
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2000-03
Genre: Celts
ISBN: 9781841810393

A celebration of the long history, rich art, and cultural traditions of the Celts, this text describes how the Celtic tradition has developed and progressed over the centuries from its origins in Europe to the living heritage it is today.

Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul

Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul
Author: John Philip Newell
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2021-07-06
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0063023520

A leading spiritual teacher reveals how Celtic spirituality—listening to the sacred around us and inside of us—can help us heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect with ourselves. John Philip Newell shares the long, hidden tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this earth-based spirituality can help us rediscover the natural rhythms of life and deepen our spiritual connection with God, with each other, and with the earth. Newell introduces some of Celtic Christianity’s leading practitioners, both saints and pioneers of faith, whose timeless wisdom is more necessary than ever, including: Pelagius, who shows us how to look beyond sin to affirm our sacredness as part of all God’s creation, and courageously stand up for our principles in the face of oppression. Brigid of Kildare, who illuminates the interrelationship of all things and reminds us of the power of the sacred feminine to overcome those seeking to control us. John Muir, who encourages us to see the holiness and beauty of wilderness and what we must do to protect these gifts. Teilhard de Chardin, who inspires us to see how science, faith, and our future tell one universal story that begins with sacredness. By embracing the wisdom of Celtic Christianity, we can learn how to listen to the sacred and see the divine in all of creation and within each of us. Human beings are inherently spiritual creatures who intuitively see the sacred in nature and within one another, but our cultures—and at times even our faiths—have made us forget what each of us already know deep in our souls but have learned to suppress. Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul offers a new spiritual foundation for our lives, once centered on encouragement, guidance, and hope for creating a better world.

The Celtic World

The Celtic World
Author: Miranda Green
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 866
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 113563243X

The Celtic World is a detailed and comprehensive study of the Celts from the first evidence of them in the archaeological and historical record to the early post-Roman period. The strength of this volume lies in its breadth - it looks at archaeology, language, literature, towns, warfare, rural life, art, religion and myth, trade and industry, political organisations, society and technology. The Celtic World draws together material from all over pagan Celtic Europe and includes contributions from British, European and American scholars. Much of the material is new research which is previously unpublished. The book addresses some important issues - Who were the ancient Celts? Can we speak of them as the first Europeans? In what form does the Celtic identity exist today and how does this relate to the ancient Celts? For anyone interested in the Celts, and for students and academics alike, The Celtic World will be a valuable resource and a fascinating read.

The Ancient World of the Celts

The Ancient World of the Celts
Author: Peter Berresford Ellis
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publishing
Total Pages: 262
Release: 1999
Genre: Celts
ISBN: 9780760717165

The Celt people - their history and their myths, their artwork and treasures. Masterpeices in metal work and stone carvings, glassware and jewelry. an overview of their world.

The Discovery of Middle Earth

The Discovery of Middle Earth
Author: Graham Robb
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 0393349926

"Intriguing and stimulating." —Jane Smiley, Harper's In this real-life historical treasure hunt, bestselling author Graham Robb—"one of the more unusual and appealing historians currently striding the planet (New York Times)"—reveals the mapping of ancient Gaul as a reflection of the heavens, demonstrates the lasting influence of Druid science and recharts the exploration of the world and the spread of Christianity. This "fascinating" (Los Angeles Times) history offers nothing less than an entirely new understanding of the birth of modern Europe.

The Soul's Slow Ripening

The Soul's Slow Ripening
Author: Christine Valters Paintner
Publisher: Ave Maria Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2018-09-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1932057110

What does God want for your life? Christine Valters Paintner, bestselling Catholic author and online abbess for Abbey of the Arts, uses reflections, stories, guided activities, prayer experiences, and a variety of creative arts to help you patiently and attentively listen to God’s invitation. Everyone wants to understand God’s will for their lives. Christine Valters Paintner shares one of the most ancient paths to understanding from her study of monasticism and immersion into Celtic spirituality while living in Ireland. The Celtic way, which Paintner distills into twelve practices, offers discernment that focuses on the environment rather than the intellectual focus present in other forms of discernment. It allows for what Paintner calls the “soul’s slow ripening,” coming into the fullness of our own sweetness before we pluck the fruit. Each chapter begins with a story of a particular Irish saint—some well-known like Patrick or Brigid, others less so, such as Ita and Ciaran—and then introduces a helpful practice for discernment that the saint’s life illustrates. Paintner explores the call of dreams, the importance of thresholds, the practice of peregrination (wandering for the love of God), walking the rounds, learning by heart, soul friends, blessing each moment, and the wisdom of the landscape and the seasons. Readers are invited to explore these concepts through photography and writing. She invites us to contemplative walks with specific themes along with poetic writing prompts for expression. As you explore an alternate way of discerning a spiritual path—one which honors the moment-by-moment invitations and the soul’s seasonal rhythms—you will discover that this book will help you become more aligned with creativity and wholeness.

Christ of the Celts

Christ of the Celts
Author: J. Philip Newell
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2008-05-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0470183500

Christ of the Celts "I explore the Celtic image of Christ as the Memory of what we have forgotten. He remembers the dance of the universe and the harmony that is deep within all things. He is the Memory also of who we are." --from the Prelude "Diagnosing the human soul with a longing for peace in the face of fear and fragmentation nurtured by global political forces and fundamentalisms, Newell offers the ancient traditions of Celtic Christianity as a way forward in healing humankind and the earth." --Publishers Weekly "This graceful, wise, and important book is a superb introduction to the treasures of Celtic Christianity for our time." --Marcus Borg, author, The Heart of Christianity

The Celtic World

The Celtic World
Author: Barry W. Cunliffe
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1979
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780312097004

An exploration of the history of the Celts, a civilization that once ranged from central Europe to northern Scotland, that studies the multifaceted character of the people

Celtic Sacred Landscapes

Celtic Sacred Landscapes
Author: Nigel Pennick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2000
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780500282014

This book aims to 'show us the holy sites of Britain Ireland and mainland Europe through Celtic eyes', which means that it inevitably takes a somewhat spiritual 'mind body and spirit' tone. That said it offers a fascinating introduction to oral traditions of celtic religion and its ties to the landscape.