The Voice of the Irish: The Story of Christian Ireland

The Voice of the Irish: The Story of Christian Ireland
by Michael Staunton

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Author: Michael Staunton
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-03
ISBN: 158768022X
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: HiddenSpring

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Book Review: Irish Voices
Summary: 5 Stars

This a great introduction to a fascinating but complex subject: the full sweep of Irish history from pre-historic to modern times. Not only that but it is also extremely entertaining and well-written. I was up till five in the morning last night simply unable to put the book down. Disregarding pmango's ludicrous assertions of pro-Scots-Irish bias let me tell you about the book.
Dr. Staunton takes as his main subject the three main strands of Irish Christianity: Catholic, Presbyterian and Anglican; and shows how important they have all been in shaping Irish politics, thought and character. He separates myth from fact and discusses the relevance of both. He shows how in recent times the Christian traditions' influence in dictating morality is on the wane and points to new opportunities for a gentler Christianity, more in tune with Christ's teaching, leading by example "in helping the homeless, drug users, refugees and asylum-seekers... at a time when champions of social justice are more needed than ever." Finally Dr. Staunton's book promotes a liberal vision of tolerance, mutual respect and hope that ultimately can be the only way forward towards the peace and prosperity that all the Irish peoples whatever their creed have a right to share in. If you are remotely interested in Irish history and culture, you should buy this book, read it and then lend it to your friends.

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Summary of The Voice of the Irish: The Story of Christian Ireland

2,000 years of Irish Christianity, from St. Patrick to the Peace Process. From early Celtic culture to St. Patrick, from everyday monks to the people now engaged in the Peace Process, this sweeping history of Irish faith offers a balanced account of the religious, social, and political life of the Irish people. Michael Staunton shows us the human face of Ireland, from the monk who wrote an ode to his cat in the margin of his illuminated manuscripts, to the dying friar who, in the midst of the Black Death, left a message for anyone surviving what he called the end of the world. The author traces 2,000 years of Irish Christianity, how it both evolved and differed from the Celtic culture of Ireland, and how it survived in its changing forms in the midst of the known Christian world through centuries of strife.

This engaging, accessible book provides:

* a meticulously researched account of Irish Christianity.
* the social, political, and religious panorama of a country in conflict.
* fascinating facts and little-known tales of everyday monks struggling to survive major world changes.
* cultural and literary Ireland, and the significance of W.B. Yeats and other writers and reformers during the "Irish Troubles."
* a fair and balanced account of the present-day Peace Process in Ireland.

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