Celtic Light: A Tradition Rediscovered - Softcover

Celtic Christianity was forged with fire and light. It touches the heart as much as the mind. Here is an approach to the Christian life and faith which is vivid, vigorous, and totally down to earth.

This book, which is a reissue of 'A World Made Whole', presents a picture of a tradition in which light and dark, cross and creation, body and soul, time and eternity, inner and outer, east and west are all held together in creative unity. It is a fascinating introduction to Celtic spirituality.

In its pages we meet not only the great early saints such as St Patrick and St Columba, but the humble, anonymous people who still prayed with the traditional songs and blessings at home and in their work at the end of the last century.

"There is truth and beauty in this book."
THE TABLET

"A very engaging book... meticulously referenced with much fascinating historical information in a highly readable style."
CHURCH TIMES

Esther de Waal is an author and a historian. She lectures on Celtic spirituality and Benedictine studies and conducts retreats. In 1991 she received the Templeton UK award for her work in making the way of St Benedict accessible to lay men and women.