“Celtic spirituality” in contemporary Ireland

Bibliographic description

title:	“Celtic spirituality” in contemporary Ireland
author:	Gierek Bożena
editor:	Cosgrove Olivia, Cox Laurence, Kuhling Carmen, Mulholland Peter
Book title:	Ireland’s new religious movements
date of publication:	2011
place of publication : name of publisher:	Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
pages:	300-316
ISBN:	978-1-4438-2588-7
language:	English
Book language:	English
abstract in english:	The purpose of this chapter is to present one of the forms of spirituality present in contemporary Ireland, which I term "Celtic spirituality". This chapter does not discuss the correctness of the quoted terms or the descriptions of "Celtic spirituality" which to a certain extent have been invented; but rather presents this phenomenon as it is described and perceived by those who refer to it. Comparisons of "Celtic spirituality" found in both the culture of the ancient Celts and in the contemporary New Age Movement are made and some explanations on similarities and differences are offered. Based on research carried out in Ireland, including field research, participation in events based on the concept of "Celtic spirituality" and interviews with Catholic and neo-pagan practitioners, I also attempt to indicate the place of neo-pagans in this configuration.
keywords in english:	celtic spirituality
number of pulisher's sheets:	1
departmental parameterization:	9
affiliation:	Wydział Filozoficzny : Katedra Porównawczych Studiów Cywilizacji
type:	chapter
subtype:	academic paper