Visions and Voyages: The Story of Celtic Spirituality

by Fay Sampson

Overview

Vision and Voyages by Fay Sampson is about the spirituality voyages the Christian Celtics have embarked on and the visions for such journeys and pilgrimages. The book tells the exciting story of how the Celtic Church developed using history, and a thoughtful examination of legends. Fay Sampson writes a continuous story begging with the Celtic Christian pilgrimage and quest after the Roman Empire crumbled. The found visionary islands on Skellig Michael, Iona, Lindisfarne and their spirituality was essentially concerned with politics and people. From pagan Celtic religion to wandering Irish scholars in Russia this book is an essential resource for learning the visions and voyages of the Christian Celtic. The book also includes woodcuts by Hannah Firmin.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780745952352
Publisher:	SPCK (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge)
Publication date:	01/19/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

FAY SAMPSON is a widely published author with a particular interest in fantasy and Celtic history. She has been shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize on three occasions and is a winner of the Barco de Vapor award.

Editorial Reviews

An unsentimental, absorbing account of Celtic Christianity.

While pagan Celts wove together epic stories of supernatural voyages to islands bathed in love and joy, Celtic Christians passionately embraced making this fantastical nirvana a living reality. Driven before the wind of the Spirit, these hardy pilgrims set sail to islands such as Skellig Michael, Iona and Lindisfarne without regard for their personal safety or sanctuary. They carried with them first-rate scholarship and a delight in art and poetry. This new wave of spirituality, today known as 'Celtic Christianity', was very much dictated by people and politics. The Irish saint Brigid led a monastery for women and men, princesses and slaves while Arthur defended Celtic Britain against the might of English invasion, antagonizing the church in the process. The forthright Irish missionary Columban was deported from Burgundy while Aidan, the founder of the Lindisfarne monastery, died protesting against his king. These were passionate people with passionate lives. While some slammed the gates shut to the sin of the outside world, far more worked alongside common folk to heal the wounds of injustice and wrongdoing. And their unique brand of Christianity flourished as increasing calamity struck. Experienced author Fay Sampson skilfully weaves the rich heritage of Celtic history and other information about legends and sainthood into an unbroken story. Visions and Voyages is a true celebration of the pilgrim spirit that characterized the Celtic era and which still has the power to challenge and resonate with us today. FAY SAMPSON is a widely published author, with a particular interest in fantasy and Celtic history. She has written 37 books for adults and children, spanning fiction and non-fiction. She was shortlisted for the Guardian's Children's Fiction Prize on three separate occasions.

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