The roots of irish wisdomceltic wisdom a bevy of classic celtic wisdom that reveals the authentic core of celtic spirituality is gathered in this inspirational anthology. You can usually tell how interesting i found a nonfiction book by the number of sticky notes poking out by the time im done reading. Anam cara, gaelic for soul friend, is an ancient journey down a nearly forgotten path of wisdom into what it means to be human. A background on the history of ireland as well as st. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My journey into the benefits of rubenfeld synergy began on the recommendation from a medical.
I put the book down and i think about it during the day. Donohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you through the spiritual landscape of the irish imagination. The ways of wisdom also bring us in harmony with other persons because respect for others is the very essence of the commandments. Anam cara, john odonohue shop online for books in australia. His latest work, benedictus a book of blessings will be published in 2007. Odonohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you. The celtic wisdom tarot comes as a deck and book set created by caitlin matthews with artwork by olivia rayner.
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As a member of a small group at the time that we called anam caras, which is a celtic word for soul friends, i expressed an interest in finding out more about this book. John odonohue was an irish poet, priest and philosopher, a proponent of a specific kind of celtic spirituality which formed the lens through which his philosophy could be seen. He is the author of several works, including a book on the philosophy of hegel, person als vermittlung. Buy a discounted paperback of anam cara online from australias leading online bookstore. Anam cara, the words translate to soul friend in gaelic.
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