The Legend Of Longinus In Ecclesiastical Tradition And In English Literature: And Its Connection With The Grail (1911) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167046216)

The Legend of Longinus in Ecclesiastical Tradition and in English Literature: And Its Connection With The Grail is a book written by Rose Jeffries Peebles in 1911. The book explores the legend of Longinus, a Roman soldier who was said to have pierced Jesus Christ's side with a spear during his crucifixion. According to ecclesiastical tradition, Longinus converted to Christianity after witnessing the events of Christ's death and became a saint.Peebles delves into the history and evolution of the Longinus legend, tracing its origins in early Christian writings and its development in medieval art and literature. The book also examines the connection between the Longinus legend and the legend of the Holy Grail, a mythical object associated with the Christian faith.Through her research, Peebles uncovers the various interpretations and adaptations of the Longinus legend in English literature, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. She analyzes the ways in which writers have incorporated the legend into their works, using it as a symbol of redemption, faith, and sacrifice.Overall, The Legend of Longinus in Ecclesiastical Tradition and in English Literature: And Its Connection With The Grail is a comprehensive study of a significant aspect of Christian tradition and its influence on literature.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: Rose Jeffries Peebles
ISBN-10: 1167046218
ISBN-13: 9781167046216
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d