Anglo-Saxon Spirituality: Selected Writings (Classics of Western Spirituality (Hardcover)) - Hardcover
The beauty, the mystery and the power of Anglo-Saxon civilization have long fascinated lovers of history and literature. Now, with this volume in the much-lauded Classics of Western Spirituality, readers are invited to discover the heart and soul of this culture-its spirituality. Extending from the mid-400's to 1066, the Norman Conquest of England, the Anglo-Saxon age demonstrated a fusion of the Christian and the pagan/heroic, rending their literature compelling and their spirituality unique.
This volume presents a wide-ranging selection of Anglo-Saxon writings both in poetry and prose. There are sermons extolling the heroism of saints, homilies explaining church festivals and customs, poetical paraphrases of excerpts from the Bible, visions of Judgment Day, allegories, hagiographies and didactic pieces, as well as the celebrated Dream of the Rood and Caedmon's Hymn, the earliest of English poems. All pieces, freshly and engagingly translated by Robert Boenig, are arranged according to the manuscripts in which they can be found.
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About the Author:
Robert Boenig, who holds a Ph.D. in medieval English literature from Rutgers University, is professor of English at Texan A&M University. He is editor-in-chief of Studia Mystica.
Review:
An academically sound and very readable primer on the subject from the editor of Studia Mystica. -- The Furrow
An essential volume for libraries serving those with developed interests in history, culture, theology, or spirituality. -- Catholic Library World
An essential volume for libraries serving those with developed interests in the areas of history, culture, theology, or spirituality. -- Catholic Library World
Anglo-Saxon Spirituality offers something for for almost everyone. Boenig's superb introduction locates the literature in its convoluted historical setting. -- Theology Today
Anglo-Saxon Spirituality offers something for for almost everyone. Superb introduction. -- Theology Today
Another precious volume of the celebrated "Classics" series. -- International Review of Biblical Studies
For those who find many spiritual writings wimpy, these stories, sermons and poems are meaty. -- Spirit and Life
For those who find many spiritual writings wimpy, these stories, sermons and poems have the taste of meat--savory and rare. -- Spirit and Life
An essential volume for libraries serving those with developed interests in history, culture, theology, or spirituality. -- Catholic Library World
An essential volume for libraries serving those with developed interests in the areas of history, culture, theology, or spirituality. -- Catholic Library World
Anglo-Saxon Spirituality offers something for for almost everyone. Boenig's superb introduction locates the literature in its convoluted historical setting. -- Theology Today
Anglo-Saxon Spirituality offers something for for almost everyone. Superb introduction. -- Theology Today
Another precious volume of the celebrated "Classics" series. -- International Review of Biblical Studies
For those who find many spiritual writings wimpy, these stories, sermons and poems are meaty. -- Spirit and Life
For those who find many spiritual writings wimpy, these stories, sermons and poems have the taste of meat--savory and rare. -- Spirit and Life
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- PublisherPaulist Press
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0809105152
- ISBN 13 9780809105151
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages352
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