The History of the Culdees: The Ancient Clergy of the British Isles, A.D. 177-1300 (1855)

""The History of the Culdees: The Ancient Clergy of the British Isles, A.D. 177-1300"" is a historical account written by Duncan McCallum and first published in 1855. The book explores the origins and practices of the Culdees, a group of Christian monks who lived in Scotland and Ireland during the early Middle Ages. McCallum draws on a variety of sources, including ancient manuscripts and historical records, to trace the development of the Culdees from their earliest days as a monastic order to their later role as an influential force in the religious and political life of the British Isles. The book also examines the impact of the Culdees on the broader history of Christianity in Europe and the role they played in the spread of the faith throughout the region. With its detailed research and engaging narrative style, ""The History of the Culdees"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in the British Isles and beyond.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.