A Historical Account of the Ancient Culdees of Iona (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162628554)

""A Historical Account of the Ancient Culdees of Iona"" by John Jamieson is a comprehensive study of the Culdees, a group of early Christian monks who lived on the Scottish island of Iona. The book provides a detailed historical account of the Culdees, their beliefs, practices, and contributions to the development of Christianity in Scotland. Jamieson explores the origins of the Culdees, tracing their roots back to the early Celtic Church and the monastic tradition of Ireland. He also examines their role in the spread of Christianity throughout Scotland, their influence on the Scottish church, and their eventual decline and disappearance. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into an important period of Scottish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Scotland and the development of monasticism in the early Church.1890. This account is about a group of religious men, who chiefly resided in Scotland, Ireland, and some adjacent Isles who where christened Culdees because of there faith and devotion in God. It is believed by some religious orders that the Culdees maintained a true Christianity belief free from outside influences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Jamieson
ISBN-10: 1162628553
ISBN-13: 9781162628554
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d