Legends of the Holy Rood, Symbols of the Passion and Cross, Poems in Old English of the Eleventh, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries

Legends of the Holy Rood, Symbols of the Passion and Cross, Poems in Old English of the Eleventh, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries is a book written by Richard Morris. The book is a collection of poems in Old English that date back to the eleventh, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries. These poems are centered around the Holy Rood, which is the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. The book explores the various legends and symbols associated with the Holy Rood, including the Spear of Destiny and the Crown of Thorns. Morris provides a detailed analysis of each poem, examining its historical context and literary significance. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Old English literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and symbolism of the Holy Rood.1871. A collection of tales and legends on the finding of the cross. Contents: Discovery of the Sacred Cross; Pe Holy Rode; The Story of the Holy Rood; Finding of the Cross; The Uplifting of the Holy Rood; How Pe Hali Cros was fundin be Seint Elaine; Exposition of the Holy Rood; Dispute between Mary and the Cross; With an O and an I; The Invention of the Holy Cross; The Exaltation of the Cross; and The Symbols of the Passion.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.