To be human is to long for home. Home is our most fundamental human longing. And for many of us homesickness is a nagging place of grief. This book connects that desire and disappointment with the story of the Bible, helping us to see that there is a homemaking God with wide arms of welcome'and a ch
Angels Keep Their Ancient Places : Reflections on Celtic Spirituality
β Scribed by Noel O'Donoghue
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 137
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
A profound exploration of the Celtic spiritual tradition, and particularly of the Celtic visionary imagination. Connecting this with both the Platonic and Islamic traditions, this book suggests a "lost category" of existence which would account for the possibility of resurrection from the dead and communication with Angels. Noel O'Donoghue opens up new and exciting horizons for Christian exploration.
β¦ Subjects
Spirituality -- Celtic Church. ; Celts -- Religion.
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