Publisher's Synopsis
The Anglo-Saxon Version of the Hexameron of St. Basil: Or Be Godes Six Daga Weorcum is a book translated and edited by Henry W. Norman. It is a translation of the Hexameron, a theological work by St. Basil, into Old English. The book contains the six-day creation story as told in the Bible, with commentary and explanations by St. Basil. The Anglo-Saxon version of the text is presented alongside the original Latin text, as well as notes and annotations by the editor. The book provides insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Anglo-Saxons, as well as their language and literary culture. It is a valuable resource for scholars of Old English language and literature, as well as those interested in the history of Christianity.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.
