Early Christan Ireland Flashcards
What is early Christian Ireland ?
Early Christian Ireland is the period when Christianity first came to Ireland
Where did te people of Ireland come from?
Central Europe
What were their beliefs before Christianity ?
Pagan religious beliefs
What is a pagan ?
A pagan is someone who worships various gods , often with a focus on nature or the earths
What is a Druid?
Druids are a spiritual figures similar to priests in pre-Christian Celtic Ireland
What does BC stand for ?
Before Christ
What does AD stand for ?
Ano domini
What does CE stand for?
Common era
What does BCE stand for ?
Before common era
What is a monk?
A man dedicated to a religious order and to life in a monastery
What is a monastery ?
A closed religious community living by the ruler of an order
What is a scriptorium?
A room where manuscripts are copied by hand and illustrated by scribes
What is round tower ?
A bell tower and safe place for people and treasures if the monastery came under attack
What is a manuscript ?
A book written by hand, often in Latin , on sheepskin parchment or vellum (calfskin)
What is a high cross ?
A free-standing stone cross, usually with elaborate carvings showing biblical scenes
