Pilgrimage In The Celtic Christian Tradition

This papers explores the diversity of pilgrim expressions in the Celtic Christian sources, focusing largely upon scriptural and theological images-namely, the image of Jerusalem, the example of Abraham, and journey as a metaphor for the earthly life. Discussion on Celtic interest in Jerusalem will f...

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Auteur principal: Aist, Rodney (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Sciendo, De Gruyter 2017
Dans: Perichoresis
Année: 2017, Volume: 15, Numéro: 1, Pages: 3-19
Classifications IxTheo:CB Spiritualité chrétienne
KAD Haut Moyen Âge
KBF Îles britanniques
KCD Hagiographie
KDB Église catholique romaine
Sujets non-standardisés:B Celtic Pilgrimage Jérusalem Iona Abraham Columbanus
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Résumé:This papers explores the diversity of pilgrim expressions in the Celtic Christian sources, focusing largely upon scriptural and theological images-namely, the image of Jerusalem, the example of Abraham, and journey as a metaphor for the earthly life. Discussion on Celtic interest in Jerusalem will focus on the text, De locis sanctis, by Adomnán of Iona (d. 704). Central to Abrahamic pilgrimage is the ideal of being a stranger, foreigner, exile and alien in the world. Columbanus (d. 615) and Columba (d. 597) are both described as pilgrims in the tradition of Abraham. The life of Patrick raises the question of the relationship between Abrahamic pilgrimage and the missionary life. The phenomenon of the seafaring monks, most famously St Brendan, will also be discussed through the lens of Abraham, while the corresponding text, The Voyage of St Brendan, will lead to a short discussion of liturgy as a form of pilgrimage. Finally, the lifelong journey of the Christian life-expressed through the metaphors of road and journey in the writings of Columbanus-will be discussed.
ISSN:2284-7308
Contient:In: Perichoresis
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1515/perc-2017-0001