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Summary: A wonderful little gem
Review: A very informative book. Dr. Newell gives a lovely overview of Celtic Christianity. I especially loved the notion of Celtic concentration on St. John because he was believed to be listening to the heartbeat of God. The collection of prayers in the book gives a clear glimpse at what the Celtic Church was before Western Church domination. I read the book with a mixture of dismay at the loss of many Celtic traditions, and joy at having the opportunity to see some traditions that survived. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in exploring a deeper relationship with God.
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Summary: Seeing God in Nature...
Review: Newell has written a nice little book on the Celtic stream of Christianity. Each chapter focuses on a key figure within the Celtic tradition, including "heretics" such as Pelagius and Eriugena, along with more recent heroes of the tradition such as writer George MacDonald and Presbyterian minister and re-founder of the Iona community George McLeod.My complaint is that the author was far too repetitive when it came to certain themes. I thought he'd never stop saying things like "God is in everything" and "Creation is good". Over and over and over again. But then some people need to here those ideas a lot, I guess. :)
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Summary: Seeing God in Nature...
Review: Newell has written a nice little book on the Celtic stream of Christianity. Each chapter focuses on a key figure within the Celtic tradition, including "heretics" such as Pelagius and Eriugena, along with more recent heroes of the tradition such as writer George MacDonald and Presbyterian minister and re-founder of the Iona community George McLeod. My complaint is that the author was far too repetitive when it came to certain themes. I thought he'd never stop saying things like "God is in everything" and "Creation is good". Over and over and over again. But then some people need to here those ideas a lot, I guess. :)
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Summary: Hearing and Seeing God everywhere
Review: This excellent little book makes a good first foray into the subject of Celtic spirituality. It does this taking a generally chronological approach, giving insights about Celtic spirituality through consideration of several individuals and literary works. It begins with Pelagius, who presented a different view of the world than his contemporary Augustine of Hippo, who first articulated the spirituality that so many are rediscovering today. Then comes John Scotus Eriugena, born in the early ninth century, whom the author characterizes as possibly the greatest teacher ever produced by the Celtic branch of the church, but who none the less influenced the entire church. Then he looks at the Carmina Gaedelica, the collection of Celtic prayers and songs from the highlands and islands of Scotland in the nineteenth century. The next two chapters look at the work of George MacDonald and George MacLeod. Finally, he looks at "Two Ways of Listening: John and Peter," in which he presents a way of reconciling the two sundered traditions of European spirituality. Celtic Spirituality is a vast and deep topic, but this is an excellent introduction anyone can understand and enjoy.
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Summary: Hearing and Seeing God everywhere
Review: This excellent little book makes a good first foray into the subject of Celtic spirituality. It does this taking a generally chronological approach, giving insights about Celtic spirituality through consideration of several individuals and literary works. It begins with Pelagius, who presented a different view of the world than his contemporary Augustine of Hippo, who first articulated the spirituality that so many are rediscovering today. Then comes John Scotus Eriugena, born in the early ninth century, whom the author characterizes as possibly the greatest teacher ever produced by the Celtic branch of the church, but who none the less influenced the entire church. Then he looks at the Carmina Gaedelica, the collection of Celtic prayers and songs from the highlands and islands of Scotland in the nineteenth century. The next two chapters look at the work of George MacDonald and George MacLeod. Finally, he looks at "Two Ways of Listening: John and Peter," in which he presents a way of reconciling the two sundered traditions of European spirituality. Celtic Spirituality is a vast and deep topic, but this is an excellent introduction anyone can understand and enjoy.
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Summary: A very full read
Review: This is a wonderfully informative book on Celtic Christianity. It is easy to read and quite enjoyable, and thought provoking - it made me think about the theological reasons I disagreed, or, in some cases agreed, with his statements. I still recommend it to anyone interested in understanding Celtic Christian beliefs.
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Summary: This a great book on the subject of Celtic Christianity.
Review: This is simply a well written book on Celtic Christanity. I enjoyed reading it.
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