Thomas O'Loughlin's fresh and original introduction to Celtic spirituality begins by questionning the very notion of a distinctively 'Celtic' spirituality. Brillantly re-examining the original sources, he argues that there is one over-archiving theme giving them a unity - the idea of being 'on the Edge', both culturally and geographically.

"Journey on the Edges provides a valuable antidote to the wishful thinking and misconception that bedevil much recent writing about 'Celtic' tradition. Rejecting the claim that a "Celtic Spirituality" can be constructed out of the sparse records of the first millenium. O'Loughlin incisively and eloquently explores the witness of early Christian Ireland, especially for what it reveals about spirituality today" Richard Woods OP.