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IONA AND THE CELTIC TRADITION
Recommended Readings
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Ian Bradley, The Celtic Way - A fascinating and inspiring study of the main themes of Celtic Christianity, their continuing legacy, and their importance in the recovery of a Creation honoring theology and spiritual life.
The Spiritual Traveler, England, Scotland, Wales: the Guide to Sacred Sites and Pilgrim Routes in Britain, by Martin Palmer and Nigel Palmer. This illustrated book includes tips for overnight lodging in abbeys, monasteries, and spiritual centers. HiddenSpring Publications.
Celtic Women: Women in Celtic Society and Literature, by Peter Berresford Ellis, William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Women in Celtic Myth: Tales of Extraordinary Women from the Ancient Celtic Tradition, by Moyra Caldecott, Destiny Books.

Thomas Cahill, How The Irish Saved Civilization - A well-told story (with a bit of the blarney) about "Ireland's heroic role from the fall of Rome to the rise of Medieval Europe" in conserving civilization, shaping the medieval mind, and putting their stamp on western culture.
Nora Chadwick, Celtic Britain and The Celts - Careful and thorough exploration of the history, culture, customs and beliefs of Celtic Britain by one of the finest scholars in the field.
Esther De Waal, The Celtic Vision - A compilation of prayers and blessings selected from the Alexander Carmichael's six-volume treasury of Celtic spirituality, the Carmina Gadelica. Also, A World Made Whole, Rediscovering the Celtic Tradition.
Mara Freeman, Kindling the Celtic Spirit by gifted storyteller and celtic scholar, this newly publishe d book is a treasure trove of myths, stories, ancient lore, meditations, recipes, and crafts celebrating the seasons of the year.
Alice Howell, The Dove in the Stone, Finding the Sacred in the Commonplace - This popular "jewel of a book," by a Jungian psychologist and scholar in comparative religion, mythology, and literature, is the personal story of the author’s search for Sophia and the feminine aspect of wisdom .

Noragh Jones, Power of Raven, Wisdom of Serpentt - A study of Celtic women's spirituality drawing from the centuries-old traditions, rituals, chants, prayers, and blessings kept by women and handed down from generation to generation.
Brendan Lehane, The Quest of Three Abbots - One of the best accounts of the development and influence of Irish Christianity told through the lives of three great "pioneers of Ireland's golden age": Brendan, Columba, and Columbanus.

John O"Donohue, Anam Cara, A Book of Celtic Wisdom - A wonderful new book of reflective essays by a well-known Irish poet and scholar.
Philip Sheldrake, Living Between the Worlds - An insightful study of the themes of place and journey in Celtic spirituality as a key to understanding the contribution of this tradition and why their is a renewal of interest today.
Shirley Toulson, The Celtic Alternative - A well-written study of the early development of Celtic Christianity, the factors that influenced its form and spirit, and its inevitable confrontation with the Roman church.
Caitlin Matthews, Celtic Tradition - An introduction to the myths, archetypes, folklore, and mystical tradition of the British and Irish Celts, written from a more esoteric perspective.
Alwyn and Brinley Rees, Celtic Heritage - Considered one of the best interpretations of Celtic myth and symbolism by two Welsh scholars based on their comparative study of religion, mythology, and anthropology.
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