Celtic Spirituality, Philip Freeman
Celtic Spirituality, Philip Freeman
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Celtic Spirituality
An Introduction to the Sacred Wisdom of the Celts

Author: Philip Freeman

Narrator: Derek Perkins

Unabridged: 2 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/22/2021


Synopsis

In Celtic Spirituality, acclaimed translator and scholar Philip Freeman allows the voices of the Celts to speak once more.

Though the Celtic civilization has long disappeared, lingering traces of their spirituality haunt Ireland and the surrounding land. Tantalizing snippets of faded manuscript pages, ancient stone carvings, and spells from the mystery-shrouded Druids have sparked the imagination of generations of modern seekers.

Translated from their original languages—Gaulish, Latin, Irish, and Welsh—the passages and stories in Celtic Spirituality are true artifacts of the Celts' vibrant and varied religion from both the pre-Christian and early Christian period. From a ritual of magical inspiration to stories of the ancient gods and adventures of long-forgotten heroes, Freeman has unearthed a stunning collection of Celtic work. The translation is accessible to the modern listener, but maintains the beauty and vibrancy of the original. Celtic Spirituality includes material that has never been translated before, offering a new glimpse into the wisdom and wild magic of the Celts.

About Philip Freeman

Philip Freeman is Fletcher Jones Chair and professor of the humanities at Pepperdine University. His books include Hannibal: Rome's Greatest Enemy, Alexander the Great, and Julius Caesar.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Evelyn on July 22, 2022

A good starter book I'm sure, but the entries truly are quite brief. I also can't help but notice just how brief the non-Christian entries were - often left to summaries - while the Christian entries felt longer. Some of this is, of course, the readiness of the information, but it still felt like th......more

Goodreads review by Emily on June 11, 2023

I was pretty disappointed in how much this focused on fantastical stories of more recent Christian saints instead of the original Celtic beliefs and practices. Yes, the written accounts of the native people may be fewer but also they were there first. This touched on but mostly glossed over a lot of......more

Goodreads review by carter on November 02, 2024

It was mostly about Celtic Christianity.......more

Goodreads review by Justin on October 12, 2022

This book was a delightful read about Celtic mythology, history, spirituality, and early Christianity in Ireland.......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on June 22, 2021

“Feel the cold of the ancient stones against your hands and hear the sound of your own heart beating in the darkness” “Celtic Spirituality: An Introduction to the Sacred Wisdom of the Celts” is an absolutely fascinating collection of primary sources written from pagan Roman and early Christian perspe......more