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Islands of the Evening Alistair Moffat

Islands of the Evening By Alistair Moffat

Islands of the Evening by Alistair Moffat

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Summary

Fourteen centuries ago, Irish saints brought the Word of God to the Hebrides and Scotland's Atlantic shore. In this book, Alistair Moffat journeys from the island of Eileach an Naoimh at the mouth of the Firth of Lorne to Lismore, Iona and then north to Applecross, searching for traces of these extraordinary men.

Islands of the Evening Summary

Islands of the Evening: Journeys to the Edge of the World by Alistair Moffat

'[an] exploration of Scotland's past through the eyes of a scholarly hiker ... Magnificent' - New Statesman, Books of the Year

Fourteen centuries ago, Irish saints journeyed to the Hebrides and Scotland's Atlantic shore. They sought spiritual solitude in remote places, but their mission was also to spread the word of God to the peoples of Scotland. Columba was the most famous of these pioneers who rowed their curraghs towards danger and uncertainty in a pagan land, but the many others are now largely forgotten.

Alistair Moffat sets off in search of these elusive figures. As he follows in their footsteps, he finds their traces not so much in tangible remains as in the spirit and memory of the places that lay at the very edge of their world.

Islands of the Evening Reviews

'An exploration of Scotland's past through the eyes of a scholarly hiker ... magnificent'

* New Statesman *

'Delightful ... Moffat's writing is at its most fascinating when he writes about his own experience'

* Church Times *

'See Scotland's shores in a new light on Alistair's journey'

* Scots Magazine *

'A lively and sometimes humorous account for a popular audience and whilst meticulously researched, he captures the spirit of beauty of the 'thin place' between heaven and earth'

-- Lynne McNeil * Life and Work *

'Moffat writes sensitively and informatively about early monasticism... His book is also full of fascinating asides on more recent spiritual and religious currents and controversies in these regions, and makes for a satisfying and compelling travelogue'

-- Ian Bradley * Church Times *

'Moffat has a gift for putting readers at ease and bringing history alive... part social history, part travelogue, part religious hymnal, this is a charming book'

-- Megan Amato * Scottish Field *

'Moffat uncovers the monastic communities, linked by piety and seacraft, that once girded the Atlantic like so many prayer beads. A compulsive read'

* The Tablet *

About Alistair Moffat

Alistair Moffat was born in Kelso, Scotland in 1950. He is an award winning Writer, Historian and former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Director of Programmes at Scottish Television. He is the founder of Borders Book Festival and Co-Chairman of The Great Tapestry Of Scotland.

Additional information

GOR013046283
9781780278018
1780278012
Islands of the Evening: Journeys to the Edge of the World by Alistair Moffat
Alistair Moffat
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Birlinn General
20221006
320
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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