Publisher's Synopsis
The Anglo-Saxon Version of the Hexameron of St. Basil: or Be Godes Six Daga Weorcum, and the Saxon Remains of St. Basil's Admonitio ad Filium Spiritualem is a book written by Saint Basil and translated into Old English. The book contains two parts: the first part is a translation of St. Basil's Hexameron, which is a commentary on the creation story in Genesis, and the second part is a collection of letters written by St. Basil to his spiritual son. The book was published in 1848 and is a valuable resource for scholars interested in the history of Christianity and the development of the English language. The Anglo-Saxon Version of the Hexameron of St. Basil provides insight into the religious beliefs of the Anglo-Saxon people and their understanding of the creation story. The book is also significant because it contains some of the earliest examples of written Old English.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.
