The Bible And The Anglo-Saxon People (1914)

The Bible and the Anglo-Saxon People is a historical and literary analysis of the influence of the Bible on the Anglo-Saxon culture and literature. Written by William Canton in 1914, the book explores the impact of Christianity on the Anglo-Saxon society, language, and literature. The author argues that the Bible played a crucial role in shaping the Anglo-Saxon culture, as it was the primary source of religious and moral teachings. The book examines the different translations of the Bible into Anglo-Saxon, such as the Venerable Bede's translation and the West Saxon Gospels, and analyzes their linguistic and literary features. Canton also discusses the use of biblical themes and motifs in Anglo-Saxon poetry, such as the Dream of the Rood and Beowulf. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between the Bible and the Anglo-Saxon people, and sheds light on the cultural and intellectual history of early medieval England. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Anglo-Saxon literature, history, and religion.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.