The Religion of the Ancient Celts is a book written by J.A. MacCulloch that explores the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of Celtic religion, including the gods and goddesses worshipped by the Celts, the rituals and ceremonies they performed, and the role of the druids in Celtic society. MacCulloch draws on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive overview of Celtic religion, including archaeological evidence, ...
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The Religion of the Ancient Celts is a book written by J.A. MacCulloch that explores the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of Celtic religion, including the gods and goddesses worshipped by the Celts, the rituals and ceremonies they performed, and the role of the druids in Celtic society. MacCulloch draws on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive overview of Celtic religion, including archaeological evidence, ancient texts, and accounts written by early Christian writers. He examines the similarities and differences between Celtic religion and other ancient religions, such as Greek and Roman paganism, and explores the influence of Celtic religion on later Christian traditions.Throughout the book, MacCulloch emphasizes the importance of mythology and storytelling in Celtic religion, and highlights the ways in which the Celts used these stories to understand the world around them and to connect with the divine. He also discusses the role of women in Celtic religion, and the ways in which their roles and status changed over time.Overall, The Religion of the Ancient Celts provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of one of the most influential cultures in European history, and sheds light on the enduring legacy of Celtic religion in modern times.1911. In this work, MacCulloch attempts to rebuild Celtic paganism and to guess at its inner spirit. He portrays the Celt as a seeker after God, linking himself by strong ties to the unseen and eager to conquer the unknown by religious rite and magic art. The earliest aspect of his religion was the cult of nature spirits and of life manifested in nature.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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