The Sacred Isle - Belief and Religion in Pre-Christian Ireland by Daithi O. Hoga

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Sacred Isle - Belief and Religion in Pre-Christian Ireland by Daithi O. Hogain The religious ideas and practices of pre-Christian Ireland are considered through an interpretation of the early literature of Ireland and archaeological findings. The examination begins with the earliest known settlement in Ireland in 7000 BC and moves on to the Druids and their teachings, practices and rituals and to the rise of Christianity. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first modern study of prehistoric religion in Ireland to draw on the combined evidence of archaeology, literature and folklore to illuminate practice and belief from the earliest human habitation in the island down to the advent of Christianity in the fifth century AD. An excellent book...a highly accessible and lively assessment of continuity and change in belief and religion from pre-Celtic times through to the arrival of St Patrick...A fine book and to be recommended to a wide readership, especially to all those who think that Irish history started in 1601. IRISH STUDIES REVIEW Table of Contents Pre-Celtic cultures; basic tenets in the Iron Age; the Druids and their practices; the teachings of the Druids; the society of the gods; the rites of sovereignty; the triumph of Christianity. Details ISBN0851158560 Author Daithi O. Hogain Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd Year 2001 ISBN-10 0851158560 ISBN-13 9780851158563 Format Paperback Publication Date 2001-10-04 Imprint The Boydell Press Subtitle Belief and Religion in Pre-Christian Ireland Place of Publication Woodbridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 200.93615 Birth 1949 Pages 272 Short Title The Sacred Isle Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9780851158563 UK Release Date 2001-10-04 AU Release Date 2001-10-04 NZ Release Date 2001-10-04 Illustrations No We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:120176448;

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