Biblical Quotations In Old English Prose Writers

By King Of England Alfred, Albert Stanburrough Cook, Abbot Of Eynsham Aelfric

Book Overview

The book ""Biblical Quotations in Old English Prose Writers"" by Albert S. Cook is a comprehensive collection of biblical quotations used by various Old English prose writers. The book is divided into different sections, each focusing on a particular writer or work. The author has meticulously researched and compiled the quotations, providing the original Old English text, a modern English translation, and detailed notes on the context and significance of each quotation. The book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Old English literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of the Bible's influence on English literature. Cook's work sheds light on the complex relationship between the Bible and Old English literature, and offers insights into the religious and cultural beliefs of the Anglo-Saxon period. Overall, ""Biblical Quotations in Old English Prose Writers"" is a well-researched and informative book that will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of English literature and the Bible.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: 1163294365
• ISBN13: 9781163294369
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"