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Book Synopsis Anglo-Saxon Spirituality by : Robert Boenig
Download or read book Anglo-Saxon Spirituality written by Robert Boenig and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of writings dating from the mid-400s to the Norman Conquest introduce readers to the pagan/Christian spirituality of Medieval Europe. Original.
Download or read book Compelling God written by Stephanie Clark and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Compelling God, Stephanie Clark examines the relationship between prayer, gift giving, the self, and community in Anglo-Saxon England.
Book Synopsis Anglo-Saxon Christianity by : Paul Cavill
Download or read book Anglo-Saxon Christianity written by Paul Cavill and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 1999 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studying the impact of Christianity on the pagan Germanic warrior peoples who invaded Britain from the 5th century onwards, this text draws on historical evidence to describe the invading Anglo-Saxons' culture and beliefs.
Book Synopsis Anglo-Saxon Paganism by : Jamie Lang
Download or read book Anglo-Saxon Paganism written by Jamie Lang and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-23 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Anglo-Saxons in Britain Understood their World 1,500 Years Ago When Anglo-Saxon tribes first settled in Britain in the mid fifth century CE, their beliefs, though varied and developing over time, were essentially pagan and polytheistic. The history of the ways in which the early English understood their world is told here in terms of both the character of specific deities they followed, and the broader nature of their pre-Christian culture. Key themes include the ways in which Anglo-Saxon paganism differed from Scandinavian (Viking) spirituality, and how early English deities compared to those of other early polytheistic cultures, such as the Greek and Sumerian. In order to better comprehend the pagan Anglo-Saxon mind-set, basic Germanic materialist philosophy is contrasted with aspects of ancient Greek idealist philosophy, in particular neoplatonism, and related changing perceptions of the goddess Hecate. Loki's role as an agent of cultural dissent and gender diversity is analysed, and differing views of life after death reviewed. Particular attention is paid to what the Old English Beowulf poem might tell us about English tribal foundation myths, and chapters on the uses of runes and the place of trees in pagan culture are also included. The author seeks to make a case that the early English revered the divine feminine to a degree not found in either Scandinavian paganism or Roman Christianity. As part of this analysis eight north European myths are adapted, retold in short story formats, and evaluated in terms of what they can tell us about important features of early English pagan belief. Early Anglo-Saxon ways of looking at and understanding the world were complex, sophisticated, diverse and pluralistic, and very different from 21st century belief systems. This book seeks to help us comprehend the thought processes of the early English living in Britain one and a half thousand years ago.
Book Synopsis Anglo-Saxon Spirituality by : Robert Boenig
Download or read book Anglo-Saxon Spirituality written by Robert Boenig and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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(TM) 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 Cædmon'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. With this extraordinary selection of texts from the Anglo-Saxon tradition, this volume is sure to attract an audience that includes medievalists, church historians and religious professionals, who will appreciate its historical and religious insights. In addition, those who teach or study medieval English literature will want to adopt it for course and research work. +
Book Synopsis Leaders of the Anglo-Saxon Church by : Alexander R. Rumble
Download or read book Leaders of the Anglo-Saxon Church written by Alexander R. Rumble and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays bring out the important and complex roles played by Anglo-Saxon churchmen, including Bede and lesser-known figures. Both episcopal and abbatial authority were of fundamental importance to the development of the Christian church in Anglo-Saxon England. Bishops and heads of monastic houses were invested with a variety of types of power and influence. Their actions, decisions, and writings could change not only their own institutions, but also the national church, while their interaction with the king and his court affected wider contemporary society. Theories of ecclesiastical leadership were expounded in contemporary texts and documents. But how far did image or ideal reflect reality? How much room was there for individuals to use their office to promote new ideas? The papers in this volumeillustrate the important roles played by individual leading ecclesiastics in England, both within the church and in the wider political sphere, from the late seventh to the mid eleventh century. The undeniable authority of Bede and Bishop Æthelwold is demonstrated but also the influence of less-familiar figures such as Bishop Wulfsige of Sherborne, Archbishop Ecgberht of York and St Leoba. The book draws on both textual and material evidence to show the influence (by both deed and reputation) of powerful personalities not only on the developing institutions of the English church but also on the secular politics of their time. Contributors: Alexander R. Rumble, Nicholas J.Higham, Martyn J. Ryan, Cassandra Rhodes, Allan Scott McKinley, Dominik Wassenhoven, Gale R. Owen-Crocker, Debby Banham, Joyce Hill.
Book Synopsis Christ the Golden-blossom by : Douglas Dales
Download or read book Christ the Golden-blossom written by Douglas Dales and published by Morehouse Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arranged round the Christian year, this is a book to enrich private devotion and public worship. Exquisite imagery and theological learning lightly-worn characterise these prayers and readings from the era of Augustine, Alcuin, Dunstan, Bede and Cuthbert.
Book Synopsis Travels Through Middle Earth by : Alaric Albertsson
Download or read book Travels Through Middle Earth written by Alaric Albertsson and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2009 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tolkien's enduring vision of Middle Earth was largely inspired by the worldview of ancient Saxon Pagans. In this pagan guidebook, Alaric Albertsson presents a complete introduction to Anglo-Saxon cosmology, deities, spirits, and rituals. Travels Through Middle Earth offers practical information about the Saxon Pagan path, including many ways to incorporate Saxon rituals into contemporary spiritual life. Discover the húsel, a basic ritual for honoring personal ancestors, the Gods, and dwarves and elves. Learn how to set up a wéofod, the Saxon altar, to connect with the Gods. Also covered in this handbook: the concept of wyrd and how it shapes your destiny, the holy tides and how to celebrate them, rites of passage, worship, magic, and even instructions for making mead.
Book Synopsis Exploring the Northern Tradition by : Galina Krasskova
Download or read book Exploring the Northern Tradition written by Galina Krasskova and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of Heathenry, a modern polytheistic religious movement based on the ancient religion of the Germanic and Scandinavian peoples.
Book Synopsis Signals of Belief in Early England by : M. O. H. Carver
Download or read book Signals of Belief in Early England written by M. O. H. Carver and published by Oxbow Books Limited. This book was released on 2010 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume attempts to throw new light on the mentality of the earliest English - the way they thought, the way they viewed nature and the supernatural. Previous approaches have regarded the English as adherents of two consecutive religions, paganism and Christianity. Paganism held sway among the Anglo-Saxon settlers from the 4th to the 6th century, but Christianity superseded it from the 7th to the 10th century. Of the two Christianity documented itself thoroughly. Paganism failed to do so, and thereby laid itself open to centuries of abuse, conjecture or mindless admiration. Although archaeology does not provide direct access to the mind, it can reveal a great deal about pagan mentalities through analysis of the signals of belief left in material culture. Scrutinising a range of material from locations across northern Europe in Scandinavia as well as England the authors of the current volume demonstrate that beliefs varied from place to place. The conclusion of this volume is that `paganism' does not refer to a specific set of religious beliefs with geographically widespread rules and institutions. Instead `paganism' is a loose term for a variety of local world views and practices. Anglo-Saxon Christianity also appears in a similar light as a source on which communities in different localities drew selectively. Overall the volume offers a new perspective on the preoccupations and anxieties of a crucial age.
Book Synopsis The Lost Gods of England by : Brian Branston
Download or read book The Lost Gods of England written by Brian Branston and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the archaeological evidence, the folklore and writings, and the pictures and carvings of ancient Britain, and offers fresh interpretations of early Anglo-Saxon pagan worship and its continuing legacy
Book Synopsis Aspects of Anglo-Saxon Magic by : Bill Griffiths
Download or read book Aspects of Anglo-Saxon Magic written by Bill Griffiths and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With the arrival of Christianity in England there was a convergence of the new religion with the old. Many of the heathen customs, superstitions, and festivals were adopted to the needs of the Church, which sought, where it could, to preserve continuity with the past. Communities came together to celebrate seasonal festivals in much the same way as before but the meaning of the events and customs was given a Christian gloss. So, while many heathen practices were outlawed, others were absorbed into Christian tradition and preserved. Thus Yuletide, Easter and harvest festivals are still with us." --book jacket.
Book Synopsis Anglo-Saxon Christianity by : Paul Cavill
Download or read book Anglo-Saxon Christianity written by Paul Cavill and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 1999 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studying the impact of Christianity on the pagan Germanic warrior peoples who invaded Britain from the 5th century onwards, this text draws on historical evidence to describe the invading Anglo-Saxons' culture and beliefs.
Book Synopsis Coming of Christianity to Anglo-Saxon England by : Henry Mayr-Harting
Download or read book Coming of Christianity to Anglo-Saxon England written by Henry Mayr-Harting and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Story of Christian Spirituality by : Gordon Mursell
Download or read book The Story of Christian Spirituality written by Gordon Mursell and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Story of Christian Spirituality is a readable and vivid guide to the spiritual riches of one of the world's most influential religions.
Book Synopsis Manuscripts from the Anglo-Saxon Age by : Michelle P. Brown
Download or read book Manuscripts from the Anglo-Saxon Age written by Michelle P. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Anglo-Saxons first appeared on the historical scene as pagan pirates and mercenaries moving into the declining Roman Empire in the fifth century. By the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066, Anglo-Saxon England was one of the most sophisticated states in the medieval West, renowned for its ecclesiastical and cultural achievements. The written word was of tremendous importance in this transformation. Within a century of the introduction of Christianity and literacy, the book had become a central element of Anglo-Saxon society, and a rich vehicle for cultural and artistic expression. This new edition of Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts provides a short introduction to the art of bookmaking in the Anglo-Saxon period and illustrates in colour over 150 examples of the finest Anglo-Saxon books in the British Library and other major collections."--Pub. desc.
Book Synopsis English Spirituality: From earliest times to 1700 by : Gordon Mursell
Download or read book English Spirituality: From earliest times to 1700 written by Gordon Mursell and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This wide-ranging historical survey provides an indispensable resource for those interested in exploring, teaching, or studying English spirituality. In two stand-alone volumes, it traces history from Roman times until the year 2000. The main Christian traditions and a vast range of writers and spiritual themes, from Anglo-Saxon poems to late-modern feminist spirituality, are included. These volumes present the astonishing richness and variety of responses made by English Christians to the call of the divine during the past two thousand years"--Jacket.
