Publisher's Synopsis
It has long been held by most theologians, anthropologists, and educators that the world has never experienced pure Goddess-worship. In particular they deny that it ever existed in the British Isles. In fact, the exact reverse is true. For the vast majority of the islands' history, the veneration of a female Supreme Being (Mother-Goddess) was the only religion known. Indeed, the concept of a male deity (Father-God) did not arise in Europe until the Early Neolithic Age (4,500 BCE).
As award-winning author and historian Colonel Lochlainn Seabrook readily shows in his brief but important academic work, The Book of Kelle: An Introduction to Goddess-Worship and the Great Celtic Mother-Goddess Kelle, proof of Anglo-Celtic Goddess-worship is overwhelming and plentiful. The nations of Britain, Ireland, and Scotland themselves, for example, were all named after goddesses, as were many of their rivers, islands, towns, hills, and mountains. Reinforcing this evidence is the fact that many surrounding countries and regions also take their names from female deities. Among these we have Italy, Holland, Denmark, Crete, Malta, Albania, and Scandinavia, just to name a few. Europe herself is named after a goddess, as is our planet, and even our universe.
After a preliminary examination of these topics, Col. Seabrook devotes the final section of his book to the Goddess Kelle, who gave her name to her most ardent followers: the Kelts or Celts. Known by poets as "the Blessed Lady of Ireland," Kelle's story is a rich and fascinating one; one that the author traces back to early Asia, where she is still worshiped to this day as the Goddess Kali. The Book of Kelle is an information packed introductory guide to thealogy (female religion), and in particular European goddess-worship, that all those interested in spirituality will want on their shelf. Available in paperback and hardcover.
Acclaimed neo-Victorian scholar Lochlainn Seabrook, 40th great-grandson of the iconic Celto-British warrioress Queen Boudicca, is one of the most prolific and popular writer-historians in the world today, with titles ranging from astronomy to zoology. Known by literary critics as the"Southern Joseph Campbell," the "American Robert Graves," and the "new Shelby Foote," the Sons of Confederate Veterans member is a Kentucky Colonel, a recipient of the prestigious Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal, and currently the author and editor of 100 educationally enlightening books for all ages. Described by his readers as "game changers" and "life-altering," his voluminous body of work has introduced hundreds of thousands to vital facts that have been left out of our mainstream books. A 7th generation Kentuckian of Appalachian heritage, the 6th great-grandson of the Earl of Oxford, and the 21st great-grandson of King Edward I, Col. Seabrook has a 45-year background in history and religion, and is the author of the bestselling reference book, Seabrook's Bible Dictionary of Traditional and Mystical Christian Doctrines.
A specialist in comparative religion, comparative mythology, Bible studies, spirituality, theology, and thealogy, his other works include: The Martian Anomalies: A Photographic Search for Intelligent Life on Mars; Christmas Before Christianity: How the Birthday of the "Sun" Became the Birthday of the "Son"; Jesus and the Gospel of Q: Christ's Pre-Christian Teachings As Recorded in the New Testament; Jesus and the Law of Attraction: The Bible-Based Guide to Creating Perfect Health, Wealth, and Happiness Following Christ's Simple Formula; The Bible and the Law of Attraction: 99 Teachings of Jesus, the Apostles, and the Prophets; Christ Is All and In All: Rediscovering Your Divine Nature and the Kingdom Within; Britannia Rules: Goddess-Worship in Ancient Anglo-Celtic Society.
