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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Celtic Wisdom: By Carl McColman (Complete Idiot's Guide To...) by Carl McColman, Jody P. Schaeffer, Patricia Monaghan ISBN: 0-02-864417-4 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 06 May, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.09 (11 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Good overview
Comment: This book is a general overview of the different forms of Celtic spirituality. It's not meant to be an encyclopedia of arcane knowledge, or a deep scholarly work, just something to give someone new something to chew on. In the back and throughout the book it gives dozens of listings for webpages and books to further your research. If you're new to Paganism and are interested in all things Celtic, this would be a good read. Same goes for if you're Christian, or just about any other religion. If you're like me and just want an entertaining and pretty light read, it's good for that too. I'm very much happy with the bibliography and research the author has put into the book. I already have some of the books it lists, but it should keep me busy for a while.
All in all, light reading and good introduction for beginners. It covers a lot of ground, and dispels a lot of myths. It doesn't give out a romantic or idealized form of Celtic spirituality (and ancient culture, for that matter) that a lot of books do. No claims here of ancient matriarchial Celtic cultures, or gynocentric warrior women. Kudos, Carl McColman.
Rating: 5
Summary: Brilliant! The name says it all!
Comment: I have recently purchased this book and found it very informative and incredibly well balanced. The author covers a variety of aspects about Celtic Spirituality and Wisdom, (from Neopagan Druidry to Celtic Christianity,) and manages to remain totally unbiased (a very rare feat indeed.) Quite refreshing and eye-opening, the book paints a no-nonsense down-to-earth approach to Celtic Wisdom, and manages to retain the magical mystical beauty that is at the heart of Celticism. Whenever a controversy is adressed, McColman points it out very clearly and encourages the reader to further explore the subjects themselves so they learn to "ferret" out the fantasy stuff from the historical data. This books also contains a massive amount of references in its bibliography, ranging from mythological story books, to archeological manuals. All in all, I highly recommend this book for anyone who feels beckoned by the magic of the Celtic spirit, and who wishes to understand and incorporate this timeless wisdom full of reverence and celebration into their own lives.
Rating: 5
Summary: Nifty Introduction to the Celtic World
Comment: I've always been intrigued by Irish and Welsh culture, not just a lot of famous Irish blessings which I enjoy but also their music (some of my favorite musical artists are Irish and even Welsh in origin). When I found out about this book, I was further intrigued and was very pleased by what I read. This book takes a great overall look at the great amount of information known about "Celtic lore." The book's chapters cover topics like the history of the Celts, the "otherworld," information about bards, ovates, and druids, Irish & Welsh mythology, "Celtic Christianity," revering your ancestors, "befriending the good people," and a lot more. Reading this book brought up some emotion for me in that I felt reading through it I was being transported "back home" in a way, which probably is no surprise given my Celtic heritage.
The book is an excellent introduction to all things Celtic. Anyone like me who has an interest in Celtic lore will definitely enjoy this book and it will likely leave the reader wanting to know much more. In fact the author includes a great number of related book titles throughout the book and at the book's end for that very reason. I'm looking forward now to doing more reading and studying of the Celtic world thanks to this book.
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Paganism by Carl McColman ISBN: 002864266X Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 18 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: The Mist-Filled Path: Celtic Wisdom for Exiles, Wanderers, and Seekers by Frank Henderson Maceowen, Tom Cowan ISBN: 1577312112 Publisher: New World Library Pub. Date: July, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Celtic Wicca: Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century by Jane Raeburn ISBN: 0806522291 Publisher: Citadel Trade Pub. Date: October, 2001 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Kindling the Celtic Spirit : Ancient Traditions to Illumine Your Life Through the Seasons by Mara Freeman ISBN: 006251685X Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 26 December, 2000 List Price(USD): $26.00 |
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Title: The Celtic Spirit : Daily Meditations for the Turning Year by Caitlin Matthews ISBN: 0062515381 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 01 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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