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Between Earth and Heaven
Liminality and the Ascension of Christ in Anglo-Saxon Literature
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Focusing on the theology of Christ's Ascension, this comprehensive study explores its transmission and adaptation in Anglo-Saxon literature. It provides fresh insights into the methods of religious instruction and the significance of religious texts in the context of early medieval culture. By examining how these teachings resonated with contemporary audiences, the book sheds light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of Anglo-Saxon literary and religious life.
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Between Earth and Heaven, Johanna Kramer
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- 2014
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- Title
- Between Earth and Heaven
- Subtitle
- Liminality and the Ascension of Christ in Anglo-Saxon Literature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Johanna Kramer
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN13
- 9780719087899
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Focusing on the theology of Christ's Ascension, this comprehensive study explores its transmission and adaptation in Anglo-Saxon literature. It provides fresh insights into the methods of religious instruction and the significance of religious texts in the context of early medieval culture. By examining how these teachings resonated with contemporary audiences, the book sheds light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of Anglo-Saxon literary and religious life.