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The Celtic Christians beheld the world around them

and perceived the divine life of God upholding every

aspect of the material universe. Their prayers and

poems, their liturgies and their theological texts give

Christians a sense of faith that is confident in a merciful

and infinitely creative, healing God.

In this introduction to Celtic Christian spirituality,

Mary C. Earle presents the primary texts from the

Celtic Christian tradition selections from the writings

of Pelagius, Eriugena and St. Patrick, as well as

prayers and poems from Wales, the Outer Hebrides

and Ireland. These essential texts direct humanity to

read the "book of creation" as well as the book of

scripture, and call us to remember that "matter matters."

Earle's engaging facing-page commentary

explores how faithful Christians and spiritual seekers

use the writings of this lively tradition as ways of

embodying and living the gospel. Topics include:

Creation Daily life and work

Incarnation Pilgrimage

Praise Social justice

Prayer