1. One characteristic of Celtic Christianity in its being thoroughly biblical- this is seen by their commentaries on scripture. Another characteristic of Celtic Christianity is their general theology. The author says, "General theology refers to the shape of this understanding implicit over a wider range of literary genres..." A final characteristic is their this-worldy spirituality spirituality. This is said to be the case because of the spiritual culture it was brought into.
2. One question I have is when the author mentions the Age of Heroic Materialism. The author does not explain what this is, so my question would be what it means. Another question I have is when the author talks about the general theology of Celtic Spirituality. He says the divine presence and power flows in and through Mary. My question is how this could be possible because Mary is not a deity, so how and why is she the center of power?
3. Magic is incompatible with Celtic Christianity because it is an attempt to bypass God's grace and mercy, and be supernatural for ourselves. The exercise of magic is described as sustaining and creative presence- such as in the rising of the sun, and the wind. This is different than the Christian exercise of power which is calling upon God in our prayers and desires.
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