Celtic Saints

by Martin Wallace

The Ireland of the Dark Ages inspired strange and marvelous legends that intertwined history and fancy. Today, these legends live on in the stories of wandering saints, who performed good works and miraculous feats on their travels throughout the British Isles and Europe. From well-known and beloved icons—such as Saint Patrick, who chased the pagans from the shores of Ireland along with the snakes, or Brigid, the wise woman of Kildare, who displayed a special gift for healing the sick—to the likes of Columba of Iona, David of Wales, and Aidan of Lindisfarne, Celtic Saints tells their stories, with each saint beautifully depicted in illustrations reminiscent of stained-glass windows.

Genres: Religion

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a pocket edition to the Celtic saints. Great book for introduction and reference. It can be used to get to know the land of better, noting where each monk and monastery arose. Ann MacDuff has provided incredible artwork to accompany the reading of each saint. The art captures what is significant in the life of the saint.

[Robin Christopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the illustrations and photos, a beautifully produced little book. And of course I enjoy the quirkiness of a lot of these saints and the fascinating stories of their lives.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little book is really interesting and gives a great introduction into the life and history of Celtic saints. The pictures in this book are stunning especially the pictures of stained glass windows and ruins.

Reading this book has made me want to learn more about certain Celtic saints especially St Columba and the female saints such as Brigid of Kildare and Ita of Killeedy.

The only problem I had with this book was that there was a big mistake with the dates where one saint died before he was born.

However I recommend this book to everyone as an excellent introduction to what the life and work of a Celtic saint was. It is a short read and not taxing so well worth the time to learn something new.