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The Celtic Church In Ireland: The Story Of Ireland And Irish Christianity From Before The Time Of St. Patrick To The Reformation

The Celtic Church In Ireland: The Story Of Ireland And Irish Christianity From Before The Time Of St. Patrick To The Reformation

Heron, James

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Religious BiographiesGeneral ChristianityIrish History

ISBN10: 1430480726
ISBN13: 9781430480723
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.98 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Celtic Church in Ireland: The Story of Ireland and Irish Christianity from Before the Time of St. Patrick to the Reformation by James Heron is a comprehensive exploration of the history of Irish Christianity from its earliest origins up until the Reformation period. The author delves into the pre-Christian religious practices of the Celts, and the arrival of St. Patrick in Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to the island. The book covers the development of the Celtic Church, its distinctive practices and beliefs, and its interactions with the wider Christian world.Heron also explores the role of the Irish Church in preserving and transmitting the knowledge of classical learning during the Dark Ages, and its contributions to the wider European cultural and intellectual tradition. The book examines the impact of the Viking invasions and the Norman conquest on the Irish Church, and the subsequent decline of the Celtic Church in the face of Roman Catholicism.The author provides a detailed account of the various religious movements that emerged in Ireland during the medieval period, including the monastic reform movement and the rise of the Franciscan and Dominican orders. He also explores the role of the Irish Church in the political and social life of Ireland, including its involvement in the struggle for Irish independence.Overall, The Celtic Church in Ireland is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Irish Christianity and its unique cultural and intellectual traditions. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the Irish Church, its influence on European culture, and its enduring legacy in the modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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