Author: Karen Louise Jolly
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469611147
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
In tenth- and eleventh-century England, Anglo-Saxon Christians retained an old folk belief in elves as extremely dangerous creatures capable of harming unwary humans. To ward off the afflictions caused by these invisible beings, Christian priests modified traditional elf charms by adding liturgical chants to herbal remedies. In Popular Religion in Late Saxon England, Karen Jolly traces this cultural intermingling of Christian liturgy and indigenous Germanic customs and argues that elf charms and similar practices represent the successful Christianization of native folklore. Jolly describes a dual process of conversion in which Anglo-Saxon culture became Christianized but at the same time left its own distinct imprint on Christianity. Illuminating the creative aspects of this dynamic relationship, she identifies liturgical folk medicine as a middle ground between popular and elite, pagan and Christian, magic and miracle. Her analysis, drawing on the model of popular religion to redefine folklore and magic, reveals the richness and diversity of late Saxon Christianity.
Popular Religion in Late Saxon England
Author: Karen Louise Jolly
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469611147
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
In tenth- and eleventh-century England, Anglo-Saxon Christians retained an old folk belief in elves as extremely dangerous creatures capable of harming unwary humans. To ward off the afflictions caused by these invisible beings, Christian priests modified traditional elf charms by adding liturgical chants to herbal remedies. In Popular Religion in Late Saxon England, Karen Jolly traces this cultural intermingling of Christian liturgy and indigenous Germanic customs and argues that elf charms and similar practices represent the successful Christianization of native folklore. Jolly describes a dual process of conversion in which Anglo-Saxon culture became Christianized but at the same time left its own distinct imprint on Christianity. Illuminating the creative aspects of this dynamic relationship, she identifies liturgical folk medicine as a middle ground between popular and elite, pagan and Christian, magic and miracle. Her analysis, drawing on the model of popular religion to redefine folklore and magic, reveals the richness and diversity of late Saxon Christianity.
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469611147
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
In tenth- and eleventh-century England, Anglo-Saxon Christians retained an old folk belief in elves as extremely dangerous creatures capable of harming unwary humans. To ward off the afflictions caused by these invisible beings, Christian priests modified traditional elf charms by adding liturgical chants to herbal remedies. In Popular Religion in Late Saxon England, Karen Jolly traces this cultural intermingling of Christian liturgy and indigenous Germanic customs and argues that elf charms and similar practices represent the successful Christianization of native folklore. Jolly describes a dual process of conversion in which Anglo-Saxon culture became Christianized but at the same time left its own distinct imprint on Christianity. Illuminating the creative aspects of this dynamic relationship, she identifies liturgical folk medicine as a middle ground between popular and elite, pagan and Christian, magic and miracle. Her analysis, drawing on the model of popular religion to redefine folklore and magic, reveals the richness and diversity of late Saxon Christianity.
The Anglo-Saxon Charms
Author: Felix Grendon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Charms
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Charms
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Anglo-Saxon-charms
Author: Felix Grendon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Anglo-Saxon verse charms, maxims & heroic legends
Author: Louis Jerome Rodrigues
Publisher: Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Publisher: Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
The Anglo-Saxon Charms
Author: Grendon Felix 1882-
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780343380021
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780343380021
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Anglo-Saxon charms
Author: Felix Grendon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Charms
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Charms
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Anglo-Saxon Magic
Author: Godfrid Storms
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9401763127
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9401763127
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
ANGLO-SAXON-CHARMS IN SPECULUM
Author: FELIX. GRENDON
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781033160220
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781033160220
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Anglo-Saxon-charms
Author: Felix Grendon
Publisher: R. West
ISBN: 9780849210068
Category : Charms
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Publisher: R. West
ISBN: 9780849210068
Category : Charms
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
`Charms', Liturgies, and Secret Rites in Early Medieval England
Author: Ciaran Arthur
Publisher: Anglo-Saxon Studies
ISBN: 9781783273133
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
A re-evaluation of the mysterious "charms" found in Anglo-Saxon literature, arguing for their place in mainstream Christian rites.
Publisher: Anglo-Saxon Studies
ISBN: 9781783273133
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
A re-evaluation of the mysterious "charms" found in Anglo-Saxon literature, arguing for their place in mainstream Christian rites.