A Glossary Of The Old Northumbrian Gospels: Lindisfarne Gospels Or Durham Book (1894)

By Albert Stanburrough Cook

Book Overview

""A Glossary of the Old Northumbrian Gospels: Lindisfarne Gospels or Durham Book"" is a book written by Albert Stanburrough Cook in 1894. The book is a comprehensive guide to the vocabulary and language used in the Old Northumbrian Gospels, specifically the Lindisfarne Gospels or Durham Book. The Lindisfarne Gospels is a manuscript created by monks in the early 8th century and is one of the most significant and well-known examples of early medieval book production. The Durham Book is a later copy of the Lindisfarne Gospels, created in the 11th century. The glossary provides definitions and explanations of the Old Northumbrian words and phrases used in the texts, as well as notes on the historical and cultural context of the language. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Old English and early medieval literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and language of the Northumbrian region.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436729238
• ISBN13: 9781436729239
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"