El. knyga: Scottish Religious Poetry: From the sixth century to the present

•Much anticipated follow-up to the hugely popular Scottish Religious Poetry, originally published in 2000 and now out of print•Includes poetry in English, Gaelic and Scots from the 6th century to the present day •Inspiring material for students, worship leaders and general readers•Includes poems from Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Muriel Spark, Jen Hadfield, George Mackay Brown and Sorley Maclean•A fascinating view of religious expression across Scotland’s history•Inclusive of the contemporary religious scene in Scotland with poems from a variety of religious perspectives A comprehensive selection of religious poetry that Scotland has produced over the centuries, including some Gaelic voices and reflecting the mixed religious profile of Scotland today. An earlier edition published in 2000 was a huge success, selling out very quickly. This eagerly awaited follow-up offers the very best from a diverse, often turbulent history and reveals an attractive and distinctive spirituality that is unique to Scotland.The poetry spans 15 centuries and includes poets from every corner of Scotland. It reflects the rich range of language across regions and centuries and is a unique collection of the deepest religious thought of a nation.Selected and introduced by three experts in the field, this offers an attractive and informed volume that will appeal to all lovers of Scottish literature.