Thomas O'Loughlin is professor of historical theology in the University of Nottingham, UK. His research has focused on the theology of the early medieval period, and on the works of insular writers in particular.
This is an important book. It counters the overly sentimental and
unhistorical view of Celtic religious and situates Cetlic theology
squarely within the institutional medieval Christian Church."
--Richard J. Hauser, S.J., Theological Studies, December 2001
"The author's intention is to probe into certain areas of Celtic
faith and practice between the fifth and thirteenth
centuries,...with the emphasis on Ireland, so as to uncover the
theology which informs them and to which they give expression. This
programme should appeal to many people, not least to those who have
come to feel uneasy about popular presentations of 'Celtic
spirituality'...This is a learned, conveniently organised, and
attractively written book. Well worth reading."--Anvil
"This is not just another book on Celtic Christianity presenting a
romantic view of a long lost and recently discovered well of
spiritual refreshment...It is of course not without joy and
refreshing insights and spiritual uplift but these are circumspect
and solidly based on the Christian literature which comes from the
church in Celtic lands...Dr O'Loughlin takes us on a fascinating
tour of the great landmarks of Celtic Christian literature between
the 6th and the 9th centuries."--Search, Spring 2001
"In his study of the texts he has selected, O'Loughlin has combined
high academic standards with pastoral thrust to give us a volume
that will be of great interest to those with the genuine 'Celtic
Theology' that can be discovered in early Irish documents." --Irish
Theological Quarterly 2002
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