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  • Celtic Spirituality

  • An Introduction to the Sacred Wisdom of the Celts
  • By: Philip Freeman
  • Narrated by: Derek Perkins
  • Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)

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Celtic Spirituality

By: Philip Freeman
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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In Celtic Spirituality, acclaimed translator and scholar Philip Freeman allows the voices of the Celts to speak once more.

Though the Celtic civilization has long disappeared, lingering traces of their spirituality haunt Ireland and the surrounding land. Tantalizing snippets of faded manuscript pages, ancient stone carvings, and spells from the mystery-shrouded Druids have sparked the imagination of generations of modern seekers.

Translated from their original languages - Gaulish, Latin, Irish, and Welsh - the passages and stories in Celtic Spirituality are true artifacts of the Celts' vibrant and varied religion from both the pre-Christian and early Christian period. From a ritual of magical inspiration to stories of the ancient gods and adventures of long-forgotten heroes, Freeman has unearthed a stunning collection of Celtic work. The translation is accessible to the modern listener but maintains the beauty and vibrancy of the original. Celtic Spirituality includes material that has never been translated before, offering a new glimpse into the wisdom and wild magic of the Celts.

©2021 Philip Freeman (P)2021 Tantor
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Many texts provide the same information; the difference is Freeman’s eloquence and expertise.

Philip Freeman is a master of language and tremendous story teller. His writing is exquisite.
Clear and concise, with a strong smooth flow.
The reader is able to become immersed in the story, effortlessly. Furthermore, he is able to take simple factual information and weave it into a fascinating narrative.
Additionally, Derek Perkins’ polished voice presents no distractions. His captivating narration combined with Freeman’s writing creates a sense of absorption.
I will always choose a Philip Freeman text over others of the same category.

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Celtic mythology in the beginning and christian mythology near the end.

A great deal of Celtic mythology is contained within this book and I found that part to be very enjoyable. To those that dislike Christianity the last part of the book is all Christian mythology. Apparently the entirety of Ireland was taken over by Christianity through the efforts of St Patrick. As soon as the book starts talking about St Patrick from then on out it is nothing but Christian mythology. The beginning was far more interesting, and the stories were far better.

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Loved the book

Freeman delivers again just want to take my hat off to this author for making history so interesting. The writing is clear and the stories are engulfing. You feel like you are in the stories transported their. Bravo

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Celtic myths, tales, and history

^^ Here’s a more fitting book title. I don’t regret listening, only because I have been curious about what we know about historical Celtic religious life and tales that have survived.

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Not what I expected

The stories are interesting but there is little background information. I think the title is misleading.

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Not what it claims to be.

A poor explanation of celtic beliefs. Not really worth the money or time.

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