Celtic Wisdom - Gerald Benedict Timeless Wisdom in Poetry and Prose An inspirational selection of poetry and prose that evokes the ancient beliefs and practices of a vibrant religion, many of which were assimilated into the unique form of early Celtic Christianity. Spanning from the earliest texts of antiquity to the vivid storytellling of the Celtic Christian period and beyond, this is an inspiring selection of poetry and prose. While the earliest material captures the beliefs and practices of a vibrant natural religion, we see how these were later incorporated into a unique form of Christianity, one that sadly died out in the late 7th century. Other highlights include works of Celtic Twilight. Celtic Wisdom  offers a unique blend of pagan and Christian insight that is as relevant today as in ancient times. Gerald Benedict graduated in Divinity from the University of London, and has a postgraduate diploma from the School of Ecumenical Studies, University of Geneva, and a Ph.D. from the Open University. His main academic interest is comparative religious philosophy, and after teaching religious studies and philosophy in colleges and universities in Britain, he moved to France. He is the author of the Watkins Dictionary of Religious and Secular Faiths and a number of books about the Mayan civilisation, including The Mayan Prophecies. His most recent book for Watkins was The Five-Minute Philospher (2011). He has won awards for a novel, several short stories, and a radio drama for the BBC World Service.   Series Title Sacred Texts Book Title Celtic Wisdom: Timeless Wisdom in Poetry and Prose Author Name Edited by Gerald Benedict Format Hardback Extent 192 pages Size 153 x 105mm