Celtic Christianity in Wolfwalkers and The Secret of Kells (Analysis)

Wolfwalkers and The Secret of Kells are the bookend films of Tomm Moore's "Irish Folklore Trilogy." They share many similarities, but their vastly different portrayals of the legacy of Christianity in Ireland stir up many interesting questions. This video is a thematic analysis of both films that attempts to shine light this distinction. It also presents some lessons and questions worth considering for anyone interested in Christian history.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:10 A Posture of Hospitality
05:34 Sacramental Principle
09:45 Strength Not Violence
12:12 Conclusion
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- Recovering P.A.T.H.S. of Celtic Christian Spirituality by Christopher William McMullen (scholar.acadiau.ca/islandora/...)
- “Saving Celtic Spirituality” by Loren Wilkinson (www.christianitytoday.com/ct/...)
- “Missiological Reflections On Celtic Christianity” by Michael Cooper (brill.com/view/journals/mist/...)
- “Our Rule of Life” and “Celtic Spirituality: A Beginner's Guide” from the Northumbria Community (www.northumbriacommunity.org)
- Celtic Christianity: Fact or Fantasy? by Arthur Macdonald Allchin (books.google.co.th/books/abou...)
- The Letters of Pelagius: Celtic Soul Friend (books.google.co.th/books/abou...)
- The Metrical Dindshenchas (celt.ucc.ie/published/T106500...)
- ‘Wolfwalkers’ wraps a story of a unique friendship around troubling Irish history by Michael Ordona (www.latimes.com/entertainment...)
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[@TravisD.Barrett]

I was able to see the book of Kells last year in Dublin. Can’t believe I’ve never heard of “The Secret of Kells”, it just went to the top of my watchlist. Great video, thanks for the thoughtful reflection!

[@moonlightingenglishteacher]

Glad you enjoyed it! I love what you've got happening on your channel too (subscribed already!). I would certainly consider The Secret of Kells to be a rare "better" Christian movie 😃

[@richmondlandersenfells2238]

The Secret of kells was released in 2009 helping us see and recognize a bygone era of the older world. Meanwhile, the Wolfwalkers being finally released in 2021 was a new era that reveals a different doctrine. The main protagonist (supposedly a male) was introduced as a female and reveals the radical side of the "protectors of the Christian faith" and a distopian world shaped out of the former. Overall; both films were spectacular at showing the two faces of the Irish folk culture.

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[@moonlightingenglishteacher]

Aw, thanks for the support!! More hopefully coming soon!

[@tylerfish2701]

Both movies are my favorite movies of Cartoon Saloon.