Tells the story of the small Hebridean island of Iona and the remarkable growth and influence of its spiritual life over fifteen centuries, with new translations of early Gaelic and medieval prayers and original research into the island's story and development by a member of the modern Iona community.

Rosemary Power

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Tells the story of the small Hebridean island of Iona and the remarkable growth and influence of its spiritual life over fifteen centuries, with new translations of early Gaelic and medieval prayers and original research into the island''s story and development by a member of the modern Iona community.

Historian and Iona Community member Rosemary Power tells the story of the small Hebridean island of Iona and its remarkable spiritual influence over fifteen centuries. Beginning with the earliest Stone Age settlements, she combines new translations of early Gaelic and medieval Latin prayers with original research to chart: \* the founding of the abbey in 563AD \* six centuries of monasticism: food, lifestyle, work and the pattern of daily prayer \* architecture, the high crosses and early art \* medieval Iona: the nunnery, women's lives, and catering for pilgrims \* post Reformation Iona: the rebuilding of the Abbey, the lives of the resident population and what visitors from the 17th century onwards experienced

DR ROSEMARY POWER is a historian specialising in Norse and Gaelic studies. She is associate researcher of the National University of Ireland, Galway, and has published academically on Iona.

- Iona is Britain's premier pilgrim destination with over half a million visitors annually.
- Unique among the various guides and tourist publications. Other than a brief guide from Historic Scotland, there is no history of Iona.
- Focuses on Iona's characteristic spirituality, with new translations of early Gaelic and medieval Latin prayers, and original research into the island's story and development.
- Author is a professional historian and a member of the Iona Community.

Historian and Iona Community member Rosemary Power tells the story of the small Hebridean island of Iona and its remarkable spiritual influence over fifteen centuries. Beginning with the earliest Stone Age settlements, she combines new translations of early Gaelic and medieval Latin prayers with original research to chart:

- the founding of the abbey in 563AD
- six centuries of monasticism: food, lifestyle, work and the pattern of daily prayer
- architecture, the high crosses and early art
- medieval Iona: the nunnery, women's lives, and catering for pilgrims
- post Reformation Iona: the rebuilding of the Abbey, the lives of the resident population and what visitors from the 17th century onwards experienced

\["For history lovers interested in Iona's spiritual journey", "Uncovers Iona's deep-rooted spiritual and cultural legacy", "You will gain insight into Iona's transformative influence"\]

The Story of Iona explores the rich spiritual history of Iona through stunning illustrations.

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