Christianity and the Celts

by Ted Olsen

Published 12 May 2003
This accessible book opens up the Celtic world and the impact of Christianity upon it. Focusing on the key figures involved, the book begins by examining the Celtic world before the arrival of Christianity, and goes on to look at subjects including: the influence of Patrick; the beginnings of Irish/Celtic monasticism; Columba and the founding of Iona; Celtic missionaries; the Viking raids; and Celtic revivals through history.