The Britons

Keltic origin

Refers to the Irish, Scots, and Gauls as the oldest inhabitants of Britain.

Druids

Priests in Keltic culture, believed to know secrets of nature and practiced divination.

Bards

A special class of druids who were poets and musicians accompanying chieftains.

Julius Caesar

Conqueror of Gaul who also conquered Britain.

Christianity introduction to Britain

Uncertain origins with at least 10 sources ascribed to it, traceable back to the 6th century.

Tetullian's statement (208 AD)

Indicated that certain places in Britain were subject to Christ, despite no Roman presence.

Withdrawal of Rome (410 AD)

Event that led to Britain's partial relapsing into barbarism and independence from Rome.

Genii of the woods, rivers, and mountains

Local deities worshipped by the Keltic inhabitants of Britain.

Christianity's connection to Rome and Gaul

Britain was early on linked with these regions, which may have facilitated exposure to Christianity.

Two periods of British history for missionary history

Divided into Keltic (Ireland) and Anglo-Saxon periods.