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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

Morris, Richard

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ChristianityGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1417947314
ISBN13: 9781417947317
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 20 2004
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Legends of the Holy Rood is a book that explores the symbolism and history of the cross and the passion of Christ. The book includes a collection of poems written in Old English during the eleventh, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries. These poems tell the stories of the crucifixion and the events leading up to it, as well as the significance of the cross as a symbol of redemption and salvation. The author, Richard Morris, provides an in-depth analysis of the poems and their cultural and historical context, shedding light on the religious beliefs and practices of the time. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature, history, and theology, as well as anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the Christian faith.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.

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