THEO 228 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Celtic Polytheism, Christian Culture, Anchorite
20 Mar 2020
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Bishop brigid: brigid is accidentally ordained as a bishop by saint mel who was appointed bishop of. Ardagh by st. patrick himself: the text insists that he does so under the influence of the grace of god, while she was being consecrated a fiery column ascended from her head. Fantasy and fact: popular writings about "the celts" claim the prominence and even equality of women in. Celtic traditions: the supposedly female-centred pagan celtic culture is contrasted with the patriarch" of christian culture, there are stark claims made about the women-friendliness of celtic christianity against the patriarchy of "roman" christianity. Kings or chiefs: celtic society, before and after the. King"s kin-group (male descendants) ; warring arrival of christianity, was strictly hierarchical. The chieftain or king might be nominated, but the nomination would come from among the nobles themselves. which included warriors and, interestingly, certain craftspeople, especially poets.
