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Christian History, Fall 1998
Patrick the Saint
Behind the fanciful legends of the fifth-century British missionary stands a man worthy of embellishment.
by Mary Cagney
Ending Human Sacrifice
How Patrick may have convinced the Celts to turn from ritual killings to the one who "died for all."
by Thomas Cahill
Rooted in the Tradition
Celtic Christianity is not as theologically unique as many have supposed.
by Gilbert Márkus
Ascetic Superstars
Irish monks and nuns are famous for their spiritual heroics.
by Lisa M. Bitel
Iona's Tough Dove
Though named for a gentle bird, the ascetic Columba wielded enormous influence with chieftans and kings—even after he died.
by Thomas Owen Clancy
The Festive Abbess
Legendary Brigit brought joy and the burning presence of God.
by Kathy Mulhern
I Rise Today
The most famous Celtic prayer shows why the Celts are known for exalting both creation and the Creator.
Missionary Inflexible
The handsome and hot-headed Columbanus was one of Western Europe's most successful evangelists.
by Ted Olsen assistant editor
Be Thou My Vision
One of today's popular hymns began as a medieval Irish prayer.
by James D. Smith III
Culture Clash
What happened when Roman and Celtic Christianity squared off at the Synod of Whitby?
by Louise Elaine Burton
The Fury of the Northmen
The Viking invasions destroyed the glory of Celtic monasticism.
by Georgia Beaverson
LINK ESSAY
Modern Myths of the Medieval Past
Much that is heralded as Celtic Christianity today is neither Celtic nor Christian.
by Donald E. Meek
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The Gallery: The legendary exploits of four early Celtic leaders.
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