Da Halgan Godspel On Englisc: The Anglo-Saxon Version Of The Holy Gospels (1842) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168210210)

""Da Halgan Godspel On Englisc: The Anglo-Saxon Version Of The Holy Gospels"" is a book written by Benjamin Thorpe and published in 1842. The book is a translation of the Holy Gospels into Anglo-Saxon, an old Germanic language spoken in England from the 5th to the 12th century. The translation is based on the four canonical gospels of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The book provides a unique perspective on the religious beliefs and practices of the Anglo-Saxon people, as well as insights into the linguistic and cultural history of England. The translation is accompanied by notes and commentary that help readers understand the context and meaning of the text. Overall, ""Da Halgan Godspel On Englisc"" is an important work of literature and religious scholarship that sheds light on the early history of Christianity in England.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Benjamin Thorpe
ISBN-10: 1168210216
ISBN-13: 9781168210210
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d