Isbn: 9780195073768 - the Heliand: the Saxon Gospel (9 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 238 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A spirited retelling of the Gospel story in a Germanic setting, the ninth-century A.D. Old Saxon epic poem The Heliand is at last available in English in Ronald Murphy's graceful new translation. Representing the first full integration and poetic reworking of the Gospel story into Northern European warrior imagery and culture, the poem finds a place for many Old Northern religious concepts and images while remaining faithful to the orthodox Christianteaching of the Gospel of St. Mark. Accessible to students of medieval and comparative literature, Murphy's introduction and notes provide valuable insight and a cultural context for this unique masterpiece. A translation of a 9th-century Saxon epic poem that offers a poetic reworking of the Gospel into Northern European warrior imagery and culture. The text of the poem is accompanied by notes and an introduction that sheds light on the cultural context in which the poem was written. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A spirited retelling of the Gospel story in a Germanic setting, the ninth-century A.D. Old Saxon epic poem The Heliand is at last available in English in Ronald Murphy's graceful new translation. Representing the first full integration and poetic reworking of the Gospel story into Northern European warrior imagery and culture, the poem finds a place for many Old Northern religious concepts and images while remaining faithful to the orthodox Christianteaching of the Gospel of St. Mark. Accessible to students of medieval and comparative literature, Murphy's introduction and notes provide valuable insight and a cultural context for this unique masterpiece. A translation of a 9th-century Saxon epic poem that offers a poetic reworking of the Gospel into Northern European warrior imagery and culture. The text of the poem is accompanied by notes and an introduction that sheds light on the cultural context in which the poem was written. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 238 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A spirited retelling of the Gospel story in a Germanic setting, the ninth-century A.D. Old Saxon epic poem The Heliand is at last available in English in Ronald Murphy's graceful new translation. Representing the first full integration and poetic reworking of the Gospel story into Northern European warrior imagery and culture, the poem finds a place for many Old Northern religious concepts and images while remaining faithful to the orthodox Christianteaching of the Gospel of St. Mark. Accessible to students of medieval and comparative literature, Murphy's introduction and notes provide valuable insight and a cultural context for this unique masterpiece. A translation of a 9th-century Saxon epic poem that offers a poetic reworking of the Gospel into Northern European warrior imagery and culture. The text of the poem is accompanied by notes and an introduction that sheds light on the cultural context in which the poem was written. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…