Seeds from the Wild Verge: Myth, Nature, and Theology in the Border Stream of Celtic Wisdom Paperback – June 4, 2020

Christians should be angered by what the author finds wrong with the church and the broader culture that it has largely created. Both those who agree with him and those who disagree should be angry. Those who disagree may feel threatened by the way in which the author tears apart their largely unconscious thought patterns and inertia-driven behaviors. Those who agree with him may feel a deep anger at the loss of what could have been the impact of the church in the world. Many Christians will find themselves in both camps.Nevertheless, Brendan also offers a message of hope: by returning to what is true in a mythic sense, we may be able to recover -- individually or in small communities, if not in the church as a whole -- that mission of meaning for humankind. He offers in this volume, in addition to his disturbing but compelling thoughts on the church, many tales from Celtic (and other) traditions that offer a glimpse into the truths that he calls us to seek.Wrestle with this book -- it will do you good.

I love this book! It is an amazing writing... creative, insightful, and so uniquely relevant to our times and journeys. It speaks. There is depth and lyricism in the language and flow, and the considered perspectives the author offers have shifted my understandings of spirituality and our Ancestors. I have read it through, and will read again, perhaps in different orders and perhaps some of it aloud. This is an important cultural and personal work. It is, in my opinion, a seminal writing.

As a big fan of Joseph Campbell, Caroline Myss and mythology, I found this book to be both in-depth and amazingly relevant to our times. Poignant and wonderfully written, parts of it are haunting (i.e. the Fox Women story) and others are convicting (the ancient call of mother earth over the dominator male agendas). As a mother and artist concerned about the ever-increasing busyness of daily life, this book helped remind me of the deep wisdom discovered by our ancestors.

Loved this book by Fr. Brendan. An invitation to deepen our understanding of Christianity with fresh perspective and openness. If you are a literalist or fundamentalist look somewhere else. For others, this can help you appreciate and deepen a Christianity that is transformative and meaningful.

This book is most essential for anyone seeking NEW Spiritual direction in the troubled and confusing times we live. An insightful glimpse into what has been wrong with our inherited Western version of Christianity, Brendan E Williams has revealed not only what has been lost, but must be regained in Christ for a new generation..

I loved this book! It is full of tales of old, that are relevant in todays ever changing world. The author has an incredible talent with words , it almost makes you feel like you are there experiencing the ancient wisdom of the ancestors. I recommend this book as an addition to your collection!

This book is a beautifully written journey to finding our way back to wholeness. It’s a must read for anyone who is looking to deepen their own healing and interested in the well-being and the future of humanity.

I really liked the author's style of writing and his emphasis on the importance of indigenous viewpoints.

The media could not be loaded.  I can’t wait to dive into this book.