Publisher's Synopsis
The Christ of Cynewulf is a three-part poem written by the Anglo-Saxon poet Cynewulf. The first part, The Advent, tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and the events leading up to it. The second part, The Ascension, describes the ascension of Christ into heaven after his crucifixion and resurrection. The final part, The Last Judgment, depicts the end of the world and the final judgment of all humanity.The poem is written in Old English and is considered a masterpiece of Anglo-Saxon literature. It is also notable for its use of alliteration, a common feature of Old English poetry.The Christ of Cynewulf is a deeply religious work that explores the themes of redemption, salvation, and the power of faith. It is a powerful and moving portrayal of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and has been widely studied and admired for its literary and spiritual significance.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.
