Description: Further DetailsTitle: Céli Dé in IrelandCondition: NewSubtitle: Monastic Writing and Identity in the Early Middle AgesISBN-10: 1843832763EAN: 9781843832768ISBN: 9781843832768Publisher: The Boydell PressFormat: HardbackRelease Date: 10/21/2006Description: A detailed investigation into the mysterious group of monks, the Céli Dé, who flourished in early medieval Ireland.The Céli Dé [`clients of God'], sometimes referred to as the Culdees, comprise the group of monks who first appeared in Ireland in the eighth century in association with St Máel Ruain of Tallaght. Although influential and important in the development of the monastic tradition in Ireland, they have been neglected in general histories. This book offers an investigation into the movement. Proceeding from an examination of ascetic practice and theory in earlymedieval Ireland, followed by a fresh look at the evidence most often cited in support of the prevailing theory of céli Dé identity, the author challenges the orthodox opinion that they were an order or movement intent uponmonastic reform at a time of declining religious discipline. At the heart of the book is a manuscript-centred critical evaluation of the large corpus of putative céli Dé texts, offered as a means for establishing a more comprehensive assessment of who and what céli Dé were. Dr Follett argues that they are properly understood as the self-identified members of the personal retinue of God, in whose service they distinguished themselves from other monks and monastic communities in their personal devotion, pastoral care, Sunday observance, and other matters. A catalogue of céli Dé texts with manuscript references is provided in an appendix. WESTLEY FOLLETT is Assistant Professor of History at the University of Southern Mississippi.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBItem Height: 234mmItem Length: 156mmAuthor: Westley FollettGenre: Philosophy & SpiritualityBook Series: Studies in Celtic HistoryItem Weight: 1gTopic: Literary CriticismRelease Year: 2006 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Book Title: Céli Dé in Ireland
Title: Céli Dé in Ireland
Subtitle: Monastic Writing and Identity in the Early Middle Ages
ISBN-10: 1843832763
EAN: 9781843832768
ISBN: 9781843832768
Release Date: 10/21/2006
Release Year: 2006
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Genre: Philosophy & Spirituality
Topic: Literary Criticism
Number of Pages: 268 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Céli Dé in Ireland : Monastic Writing and Identity in the Early Middle Ages
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer, The Limited
Subject: History
Publication Year: 2006
Item Height: 0.8 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 20.1 Oz
Author: Westley Follett
Subject Area: Religion
Item Length: 9.3 in
Series: Studies in Celtic History Ser.
Item Width: 6.7 in
Format: Hardcover
