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Author: Derek Bryce Publisher: Weiser Books ISBN: 1609256549 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 156
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A guide to the basic symbolism of the Celtic Cross, featuring rare illustrations. Did you know that the basic symbolism of the cross is that of the world axis, or the link between Heaven and Earth? Or that the main feature of the ornamented Celtic Cross, the wheel cross, is not derived from the crucifixion, but from a more ancient symbol the Chi-Rho monogram, which is the name of Christ in the Greek alphabet? In Symbolism of the Celtic Cross, Derek Bryce traces the pagan-Christian link of the essential symbolism of the axis mundi from standing stones and market crosses (at crossroads and not always “crosses” in form) to the inscribed slabs and freestanding crosses of the Celtic-Christian era. He includes rare illustrations of ornamental Celtic Crosses from such places as Brittany, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Cumbria, Ireland, and Cornwall. Bryce explores esoteric aspects of the symbolism, alchemy, and the wisdom of Hermes.
Author: Derek Bryce Publisher: Weiser Books ISBN: 1609256549 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 156
Book Description
A guide to the basic symbolism of the Celtic Cross, featuring rare illustrations. Did you know that the basic symbolism of the cross is that of the world axis, or the link between Heaven and Earth? Or that the main feature of the ornamented Celtic Cross, the wheel cross, is not derived from the crucifixion, but from a more ancient symbol the Chi-Rho monogram, which is the name of Christ in the Greek alphabet? In Symbolism of the Celtic Cross, Derek Bryce traces the pagan-Christian link of the essential symbolism of the axis mundi from standing stones and market crosses (at crossroads and not always “crosses” in form) to the inscribed slabs and freestanding crosses of the Celtic-Christian era. He includes rare illustrations of ornamental Celtic Crosses from such places as Brittany, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Cumbria, Ireland, and Cornwall. Bryce explores esoteric aspects of the symbolism, alchemy, and the wisdom of Hermes.
Author: Derek Bryce Publisher: Red Wheel ISBN: 9781590030332 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 178
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Long before common usage of the modern cross, in fact even before the Christian era, Celts were using the world-axis to symbolize the link between heaven and earth. Bryce's fascinating history of the development of the cross is complemented by line illustrations of rare, ornamental Celtic crosses from such places as Brittany, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Cumbria, Ireland, and Cornwall.
Author: Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing ISBN: 1594733023 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 178
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The Celtic Christians beheld the world around them and perceived the divine life of God as upholding every aspect of the material universe. Their prayers and poems, their liturgies and theological interpretations give Christians a sense of faith that is confident in a merciful and infinitely creative, healing God.
Author: Noel Ignatiev Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135070695 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 289
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'...from time to time a study comes along that truly can be called ‘path breaking,’ ‘seminal,’ ‘essential,’ a ‘must read.’ How the Irish Became White is such a study.' John Bracey, W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies, University of Massachussetts, Amherst The Irish came to America in the eighteenth century, fleeing a homeland under foreign occupation and a caste system that regarded them as the lowest form of humanity. In the new country – a land of opportunity – they found a very different form of social hierarchy, one that was based on the color of a person’s skin. Noel Ignatiev’s 1995 book – the first published work of one of America’s leading and most controversial historians – tells the story of how the oppressed became the oppressors; how the new Irish immigrants achieved acceptance among an initially hostile population only by proving that they could be more brutal in their oppression of African Americans than the nativists. This is the story of How the Irish Became White.
Author: George Bain Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486317447 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 160
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This unique volume clearly demonstrates simple geometric techniques for making intricate knots, interlacements, spirals, Kellstype initials, human and animal figures in distinctive Celtic style. Features over 500 illustrations.
Author: Jen Delyth Publisher: Amber Lotus ISBN: 9781602371163 Category : Art, Celtic Languages : en Pages : 0
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Welsh artist Jen Delyth is one of the most highly respected contemporary Celtic artists in the world. Her debut book, Celtic Folk-Soul, illuminates the beauty, power and spirit of nature expressed through the ancient language of Celtic art and symbol: the voice of the Folk-Soul. This beautiful book is rich with Delyth's stunning artwork and is structured around a symbolic nine-chapter motif. From Roots/Elements to Stone/Mysteries to Beyond the Ninth Wave, Delyth pairs insightful explanations with her radiant artwork, Celtic myth and poetry revealing to us background, meaning and depth to the theme of each section. Celtic Folk-Soul takes us on a journey of discovery into the many aspects of Celtic myth and symbolism. This is an ancient thread which weaves back through the art, myth and poetry and connects us to a complex mysticism that expresses the interconnection and balance of all things.
Author: Nigel Pennick Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated ISBN: 9780713727586 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 160
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One of the most recognizable elements within European culture is Celtic tradition. And it's the Celtic cross that symbolizes the very essence of Celtic-ness. Celebrate in this beautifully illustrated work the spiritual nature from which this emblem sprang, from its early forerunners to the incarnation we are most familiar with, complete with precedents and origins, archaic stones, differing British and Irish styles, the untimely fall of this symbol, and its resurgent place in society today.
Author: Nicola Griffith Publisher: MCD x FSG Originals ISBN: 0374718342 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 192
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From the author of Hild, a fierce and urgent autobiographical novel about a woman facing down a formidable foe So Lucky is the sharp, surprising new novel by Nicola Griffith—the profoundly personal and emphatically political story of a confident woman forced to confront an unnerving new reality when in the space of a single week her wife leaves her and she is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Mara Tagarelli is, professionally, the head of a multimillion-dollar AIDS foundation; personally, she is a committed martial artist. But her life has turned inside out like a sock. She can’t rely on family, her body is letting her down, and friends and colleagues are turning away—they treat her like a victim. She needs to break that narrative: build her own community, learn new strengths, and fight. But what do you do when you find out that the story you’ve been told, the story you’ve told yourself, is not true? How can you fight if you can’t trust your body? Who can you rely on if those around you don’t have your best interests at heart, and the systems designed to help do more harm than good? Mara makes a decision and acts, but her actions unleash monsters aimed squarely at the heart of her new community. This is fiction from the front lines, incandescent and urgent, a narrative juggernaut that rips through sentiment to expose the savagery of America’s treatment of the disabled and chronically ill. But So Lucky also blazes with hope and a ferocious love of self, of the life that becomes possible when we stop believing lies.
Author: Courtney Davis Publisher: David & Charles Publishers ISBN: 9780715316672 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 224
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A comprehensive design source book of all types of Celtic crosses by leading exponent of Celtic art, Courtney Davis. The 101 crosses cover the whole history of Celtic design from the earliest examples found on ancient stone tablets and monuments to Courtney Davis's own celebrated modern interpretations. With crosses from the famous Celtic manuscripts such as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells and from intricate Celtic jewellery. The 101 cross designs are all hand painted by Courtney Davis and printed in full colour. Each is accompanied by a black and white version of the same image on the adjacent page - perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on readers' personal art, design or craft project. The introduction gives a brief history of the Celts and an explanation of the birth and development of their artistic style with particular relation to cross designs.
Author: Derek Bryce
Author: Derek Bryce
Author: Derek Bryce
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Author: Noel Ignatiev
Author: George Bain
Author: Jen Delyth
Author: Nigel Pennick
Author: Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson
Author: Nicola Griffith
Author: Courtney Davis