The Celtic Cross: An Illustrated History and Celebration

by Nigel Pennick

Book Overview

This title explores the origins, development and artistic flowering of that most well known and widely recognized symbol of Celtic Christianity - along with fascinating insights into the rich... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0713727586
• ISBN13: 9780713727586
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Blandford
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Symbol of the millenia

The religion and lore of the Celts had a tremendous impact on the development of Western spiritual thought. Today, Celtic knots, animals, and other figures are experiencing a new popularity. "The Celtic Cross" is a lovely, well researched volume that describes the art carved upon the stone crosses scattered across northern Europe, especially the British Isles. The iconography and other symbolism, the development of the art form, and the spiritual meaning are all discussed in some depth. The photos are terrific, and a list of place to see crosses in situ or in museums is also included, should you wish to see a few in person.

A good starting point if Celtic history interests you

A really lovely book to own with gorgeous photographs and a text that is as interesting as it is informative.Highly recommended.