Book Description
Cutting through the mists of legend, this lively historical account traces the growth of the Celtic Church and tells the stories of its outstanding men and women: Ireland; Patrick and his disciples, their poetry, prayers and monasteries. Iona; a way of life and a centre of mission. Scotland; Columba and his successors. Wales; David and his heritage. Cornwall; the 'children of Brychan'. Brittany; Malo, Judoc, Tudy and others. Northumbria; the Celtic tradition is taken to the Anglo-Saxons.
Writings and artefacts of the period feature throughout, giving a richly textured portrait of the early flowering of Christianity in Britain, Ireland and the Celtic fringes.
