The beginnings of Irish Christianity lie in the dark past, though scholars agree that it did not emanate from Rome. Streit argues that a quite independent form of Christianity grew up in Ireland, which had a great influence on Dark Age Europe. Starting with the ancient sun-oriented monuments of the megalithic age, Streit traces an unbroken spiritual culture in Ireland from the time of stone circles and dolmens, through the Celtic era, into the period of the early Christian stone crosses. The highly evolved stone age culture was absorbed and developed by the Celts when they settled in Ireland in the centuries before Christ. They found it natural to accept the Christianity which developed in a unique manner in such a spiritual climate. Early hymns and liturgical texts, combining the older nature practice with the new religion, bear witness to this unbroken evolution. Finally, Streit depicts the amazing missionary zeal of monks like Columbanus who established Celtic Christianity across the vastness of Europe during the Dark Ages, until its suppression by the Church of Rome in the eighth century. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs, line drawings, maps and diagrams, Streit's account is an important contribution to the study of the early history of Ireland.

Sun and Cross: From Megalithic Culture to early Christianity in Ireland

History

Streit, Jakob

Ancient Civilizations

Dufour Editions

This full-color gift edition presents an inspiring and fascinating work of Celtic spirituality. Beginning with the ancient sun-oriented monuments of the megalithic age, Jakob Streit traces an unbroken spiritual culture in Ireland from the time of its stone circles and dolmens through the Celtic era and into the period of the early Christian stone crosses. He describes the amazing missionary zeal of monks such as Columba, who established Celtic Christianity throughout Europe during the Dark Ages, until it was suppressed by the Church of Rome during the eighth century. Fully illustrated in color, this is a book to give and cherish.

Sun and Cross: From Megalithic Culture to Early Christianity in Ireland

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Floris Books

Young slave Milon starts his journey at home in Athens. When he sets sail on a ship bound for Italy his adventures really begin. He narrowly escapes with his life in Pompei as the great volcano Vesuvius erupts and destroys the town; he experiences the colorful life of the metropolis of Alexandria in Egypt, and he faces a battle for life and death in the Colosseum in Rome. When he meets a small community of Christians in Rome, he finally gains his freedom and finds a purpose in life. At the center of the story is Milon's relationship with a wounded lion who he bravely helps. Will the lion remember him and return the favor when Milon faces death at the hands of the mighty Roman emperors? This classic story presents the world of the early Christians in an engaging way for children. It is ideal for use in Steiner-Waldorf Class 6 (age 11-12).

Milon and the Lion

Children's Books

Animals

Discover the antics of this little gnome as he makes his way in the way of elemental earth sprites causing mischief and furthering the cycles of the seasons. The expressive illustrations support the delightful adventures of this irresistible little gnome. Every child and adult will enjoy these stories well told by long-time Waldorf teacher, Jakob Streit.

Puck the Gnome

Action & Adventure

Waldorf Publications

This is an especially fine book for third and fourth graders, full of rich pictures and engaging story telling, bringing the Old Testament to life. Used in Waldorf schools as a reader and as a read aloud at home for many families. The Biblical stories retold in this book are based on the Old Testament. They connect the reader with the pictures and events that contributed to the forming of Western culture at the beginning. They are the stories of Solomon, Elijah, Tobias, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Nehemiah, Jonah, Heliodorus, Job, Judas Maccabeus, and John the Baptist.

We Will Build a Temple: The Path of Israel from King Solomon to John the Baptist

Education & Reference

"Geron and Virtus" is a remarkable book. It is a story about two boys during the Roman campaign to conquer the Germanic tribes. Tolerance for those of different cultures, frieindship, freedom and slavery, loyalty, and courage are all elements in this captivating tale.The period in history, late in the crumbling of the Roman EMpire, is important because the Roman/German encounter brings forth the birth of a new Europe and the transition to a new time. The story is about friendship, slavery, honor, and adventure. The text is rich with spiritual insights provided by druid priests and their stories of Nordic mythology the foundation of the Germanic folksoul. The Druid teachers that were prominent in Charlemagne's schools in the epoch of history that follows the time of this story prove their worth here.The book has vivid illustrations and is aimed at sixth and seventh grade students.

Geron & Virtus: A Fateful Encounter of Two Youths, a German and a Roman

Literature & Fiction

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, The

This darling story of bees in a bee colony explain in a story-like way all that happens in the cycle of the year from the perspective of the bees! Children of all ages will learn to love the bees and all they do for the earth - all they do to survive in the world. In this time when our beloved bees are endangered, what better way to think of them fondly then through these carefully told stories by this master story teller? The story ill make a naturalist of you if you are not already!

Little Bee Sunbeam

Knobel, Verena

This little gem of a book describes in story-like ways, the complete life of a bee and the life in a hive. Chock full of scientific information, a child in the fourth or fifth grade would never know it was an accurate science book because delight and wonder are the results of reading about these marvelous little animals, bees! This would make a very satisfying reader for the third through the sixth grade with something for everyone in understanding the life cycle of bees and the many gifts they give to the world, spun from sunlight and nectar and hard work!

The Bee Book

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

This is a stunning retelling of an ancient story of a remarkable woman. Early Christianity has many tales of unusual people who were moved to change by their contact with Christ; none, however, are as moving as this story! A baby girl born blind, left to die by her impatient father, raised by sisters in a nearby convent, grows to be thirteen and when baptized, regains her sight. She goes to confront her father and a powerful battle of strong wills ensues. This is a wonderful tale for the young filled with touching moments and evidence of the transformative power of love.

Saint Odelia: Through Darkness into the Light

Biographies

This tale tells of the energetic work of a little gnome named Tenderroot who lives deep inside the earth. This is an imaginative adventure tale that is perfect for young children. This is a wonderful bedtime story for everyone!

little Gnome Tenderroot

Growing Up & Facts of Life

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