Includes John Scotus Eriugena's "Homily on the Prologue to the Gospel of St. John"
John Scotus Eriugena was born and raised in Ireland during the early ninth century. Neither monk nor priest but a "holy sage," he carried to France the flower of Celtic Christianity. His homily,The Voice of the Eagle, is a jewel of lyrical mysticism, theology, and cosmology, containing the essence of Celtic Christian wisdom. He meditates on the meaning and purpose of creation as revealed by the Word made flesh, distilling into twenty-three short chapters a uniquely Celtic, non-dualistic fusion of Christianity, Platonism, and ancient Irish wisdom.
Christopher Bamford's "Reflections" make up the second half of this book, unfolding some of the life-giving meaning implicit in Eriugena's luminous sentences. Inspired both by a personal search for a living Christianity and by a sense of the continuity of Western culture, these "Reflections" offer a contemporary, meditative encounter with the Word, or Logos, as mediated by both St. John's Prologue and Eriugena's Celtic homily.
This favorite of Celtic Christianity, unavailable for several years, has been revised and includes a new foreword by Thomas Moore, author ofCare of the Soul.
"The Voice of the Eagle" is a mystical homily by John Scotus Eriugena, exploring Celtic Christian wisdom and the fusion of Christianity with ancient Irish thought.
Who is Christopher Bamford?
Christopher Bamford is the translator of the book, providing contemporary reflections and insights on Eriugena's work, enriching its spiritual and cultural context.
What makes this book unique?
This book uniquely blends Christianity with Platonism and ancient Irish wisdom, offering a non-dualistic perspective on creation and spirituality.
Is there additional content in this edition?
Yes, this edition includes a new foreword by Thomas Moore and revised reflections by Christopher Bamford, enhancing its contemporary relevance.
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