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"Beowulf" and Christian Influence


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"Beowulf" and Christian Influence
This paper analyzes whether Christianity influenced the pagan story of "Beowulf" or if Christian elements were added over time.
881 words (approx. 3.5 pages) | 2 sources | MLA | 2005 United States


Paper Summary:

This essay analyzes many of the biblical references made in the epic poem of "Beowulf". These biblical references are then compared to the context of the Old Testament. The paper seeks to determine whether or not "Beowulf" was originally told with Christian tone or if Christian elements were added during the influential time period that the Danes were going through at the time it was written down.

From the Paper:

The latest version of Beowulf was translated from Old English and written by Seamus Heaney. It is the oldest known epic poem and takes place around 500CE in Denmark and Geatland, which is now southern Sweden. Beowulf is believed to have been first composed orally around 700CE and then written around 1000CE by monks of Anglo-Saxon decent. The British Isles were in rough shape after the conquests of the Romans, Germanic tribes, and the Vikings. The Anglo-Saxon's needed a heroic man of faith that represented strength, decency, and bravery and could also protect the Danes from evil. This man was known as Beowulf. Beowulf seemed to be the good, called upon by god to protect the Danes. There were frequent biblical references made throughout the context of Beowulf. Did these biblical references prove that the Anglo-Saxon's believed in a monotheistic god and had faith in Christianity or were these religious aspects added later in time?

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APA Citation:

"Beowulf" and Christian Influence (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Beowulf-and-Christian-Influence/62939

MLA Citation:

""Beowulf" and Christian Influence" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Beowulf-and-Christian-Influence/62939>




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