What is Celtic Christianity?

On this page, we have books that have both a strong connection to the community, and a relevance to Celtic Christianity. Books of more general Christian relevance would also be found here.

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"Should I do a Somersault in Church? - A Celtic challenge to Evangelicals and Charismatics"

Price £8.99
Publisher - Kevin Mayhew
ISBN 1844175936

"In this challenging and thought-provoking book, Ray Simpson briefly unpacks 49 probing and uncomfortable questions and shows how, in today's renascent Celtic Spirituality, there is a way of remaining true to fundamentals and of being at ease with people from diverse, and even opposing backgrounds. Whether you are a person who is asking questions or someone trying to answer them, this book could be just the one for you."

Exploring Celtic Spirituality. Historic Roots for Our Future New edition with study guide. (by Ray Simpson)

Having first emerged from Europe's heartlands, the Celts retreated under the Roman Empire to its Western fringes, and from the fifth to the twelfth centuries the early Church flourished in Gaul, Britain and Ireland, leaving us an important legacy from which to learn and draw fresh inspiration. Today there is a growing interest in the witness and teaching of Celtic Church, and this book offers us a rich overview of a spirituality now re-emerging from the mists of time. Each chpter describes a feature of the Celtic Church, its worship. rhythm of prayer, sense of community, healing, hospitality and missionary spirit, and challenges us to learn from saints such as Cuthbert, Columba, Aidan, Hilda and Patrick its lessons, principles and way of being renewed in Christ. This valuable resource includes a comprehensive notes section and many prayers and responses woven into the text lend it a very practical emphasis. This new, revised edition incorporates an inspirational study guide with exercises, follow-up suggestions, Bible Study and questions for discussion intended for individuals and groups alike.

£14.99, Kevin Mayhew, ISBN 1-84417-186-8

Celtic Spirituality. Rhythm, Roots and Relationships (by Ray Simpson)

There is something peculiarly attractive about the Christianity of the early Celtic-speaking peoples. In a world that is drained and fragmented by materialism and rationalism, Celtic Christianity offers the hope of a natural and holistic faith.

This booklet is a very helpful, short introduction into Celtic Christian Spirituality!

£3.50, Grove Books, ISBN 1-85174-530-0