Description:
This short study surveys and evaluates Early Celtic Christianity, comparing it to comtemporary expressions of "Celtic" spirituality.
Brief description: Marian Raikes is the former Dean of Women and Pastoral Studies at Oak Hill Theological College, where she taught Spirituality. She is author of A Step Too Far: An Evangelical Critique of Christian Mysticism (Latimer Study 64, 2006), Presenting Everyone Mature: Evangelicals and Spiritual Growth (Orthos, 2004), a contributor to The IVP Women's Bible Commentary (IVP, 2002), and British editor of Stirrings of the Soul: Evangelicals and the New Spirituality (Good Book Co, 2003).
Review Quotes:
"This brief introduction to Celtic spirituality is not only informative but heart-warm-ing, showing the light of the gospel shining in every age. We should be challenged by the genuine spirituality and devotion of our forebears in the faith." - Evangelicals Now