Publisher's Synopsis
The Christ of Cynewulf is a three-part epic poem written by the Anglo-Saxon poet Cynewulf. The first part, The Advent, tells the story of the birth of Christ and the events leading up to it, including the Annunciation to Mary and the journey of the Magi. The second part, The Ascension, describes Christ's resurrection and ascension into heaven, as well as the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The final part, The Last Judgment, depicts the end of the world and the judgment of all souls by Christ.Throughout the poem, Cynewulf uses vivid imagery and poetic language to convey the beauty and power of Christ's life and teachings. He also emphasizes the importance of faith and the need for repentance in order to be saved on the Day of Judgment.The Christ of Cynewulf is considered a masterpiece of Anglo-Saxon literature and is notable for its use of alliteration and other poetic devices. It is also an important work in the history of Christian literature, as it reflects the religious beliefs and values of the time in which it was written.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.
