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The Saxon Savior

The Germanic Transformation of the Gospel in the Ninth-Century Heliand

by G.Ronald Murphy

  • Paperback
  • 144 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • 14 x 21 x 1 cm

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For scholars and enthusiasts of early Germanic literature

Reveals the significance of the Heliand for understanding faith

You will gain new insights into the roots of Christian literature

The Saxon Savior explores the Gospel's transformation in Old Saxon verse.

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The Heliand, a ninth-century Old Saxon epic verse retelling of the Gospel story is little studied today. This is the first detailed study of a unique masterpiece of early northern Germanic literature.
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  • Title

    The Saxon Savior

  • Author

    G.Ronald Murphy

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Oxford University Press

  • Published

    January 1995

  • Edition

    New edition

  • Weight

    176g

  • Page Count

    144

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21 x 1 cm

  • ISBN

    9780195097207

  • ISBN-10

    0195097203

  • Eden Code

    1146716