The Sacred World of the Celts: An Illustrated Guide to Celtic Spirituality and Mythology - Softcover

Pennick, Nigel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0892817011 ISBN 13: 9780892817016

Publisher: Inner Traditions, 2000

Synopsis

The Sacred World of the Celts is a comprehensive and richly illustrated examination of ancient Celtic traditions and their continuity and relevance to the present day. 

Celtic language and legend were largely passed down through the monks of Ireland and Wales and consequently were "christianized." In turn, these renditions were subject to the interpretations of various "Celtic" revivalists that further concealed the true nature of the Celtic world. Nigel Pennick pushes back these disfiguring overlays and restores to us the primordial Celtic tradition, one which interweaves the spirit into all aspects of daily life. 

Examines all aspects of Celtic life, including myth, the status of women, and the bardic tradition. 

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'The Sacred World of the Celts' is a celebration of the long history, rich art, and cultural traditions of the Celts. One of the oldest traditions in Europe, this ancient culture continues to thrive in the modern world through Celtic art, music, writing, and spirituality. Nigel Pennick’s informative 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. This magnificently illustrated volume provides an invaluable source of material on every aspect of Celtic culture including lifestyle and society, mythology and folklore, as well as Celtic spirituality and its relevance to the new millennium.

'The Sacred world of the Celts ' presents a magnificently illustrated insight into Celtic culture. One of the oldest traditions in Europe, throughout its history, Celtic culture has not remained static but progressed in keeping with the times. A thriving force in the modern world, the Celtic tradition has left a rich legacy of art, music, writing and spirituality.

Accompanied by beautiful and evocative illustrations, Nigel Pennick’s informative text describes how the Celtic tradition has developed over the centuries, from its origins in Europe to the living heritage it is today in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, and Brittany. Every aspect of Celtic culture is covered, from lifestyle and society, arts and crafts, mythology and folklore, the sacred landscapes to religion and spirituality. Despite radical changes over the millennia, there has been a remarkable continuity in Celtic religion and spirituality and this book looks at its relevance to the new millennium.

An invaluable source of informative and stimulating material, 'The Sacred World of the Celts' is an inspiring celebration of the long history, rich art, and cultural traditions of the Celts.

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The Sacred World of the Celts
An Illustrated Guide to Celtic Spirituality and Mythology

Introduction: Celtic Culture
1. A Short History of the Celts
2. Lifestyle and Society
3. Celtic Arts and Crafts
4. Celtic Mythology and Folklore
5. Celtic Religion and Spirituality
6. The Celtic Church
7. The Sacred Year
8. Celtic Landscape
9. The Celtic Heritage
10. The Celtic Spirit at the Millennium
Index 

About this edition

• Publisher: Inner Traditions
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0892817011
• ISBN 13: 9780892817016
• Binding: Paperback