Be Domes Dage: De Die Judicii (1876)

By J. Rawson Lumby

Book Overview

Be Domes Dage: De Die Judicii is a book written by J. Rawson Lumby and published in 1876. The title translates to ""The Day of Judgment"" in English. The book is a critical edition of an Old English poem that describes the Christian concept of the end of the world and the final judgment of all souls. Lumby's edition includes the original Old English text, a modern English translation, and extensive notes on the language, history, and theology of the poem. The book also includes a detailed introduction that discusses the manuscript history of the poem, its literary and cultural context, and its significance for the study of Old English literature and Anglo-Saxon Christianity. Be Domes Dage is an important work for scholars of Old English literature, medieval Christianity, and apocalyptic literature. It provides a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of religion, culture, and literature in early medieval 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160314543
• ISBN13: 9781160314541
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"