The Gospel of Saint Luke in West-Saxon (eBook)

Luke the Evangelist (Autor)

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2022
54 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654715762-5 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Gospel of Saint Luke in West-Saxon,' Luke the Evangelist presents to readers a translated version of the Gospel of Luke in the West-Saxon dialect, providing insight into the early Christian text for English-speaking audiences. The book retains the original theological and narrative content of the Gospel while showcasing the linguistic and stylistic elements of the West-Saxon dialect, giving readers a unique literary experience. Luke the Evangelist's translation of the Gospel of Luke adds to the body of Old English literature, highlighting the influence of Christianity on early English culture and language. This work serves as both a religious text and a valuable piece of early English literature, making it a significant contribution to the study of both fields. Scholars of Old English literature, Christian theology, and cultural history will find 'The Gospel of Saint Luke in West-Saxon' to be a rich resource for understanding the intersection of language, religion, and literature in early medieval England.

Autor

Luke the Evangelist, traditionally credited as the author of the third Synoptic Gospel, has a profound legacy within Christian literature. While concrete historical details of Luke's life are scarce, early Church tradition identifies him as a Gentile, possibly a Greek-speaking physician and a companion of the Apostle Paul. His Gospel, 'The Gospel of Saint Luke,' has been translated into historical languages, including the Anglo-Saxon vernacular in a version known as 'The Gospel of Saint Luke in West-Saxon'. This particular translation evidences the spread of Christianity within the British Isles and reflects the literary culture's engagement with biblical texts during the Anglo-Saxon period. As a writer, Luke is characterized by his detailed narratives and concern for historical context, as well as an emphasis on the theme of salvation and the universality of the Christian message, including his particular attention to marginalized populations. His gospel uniquely contains the parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son, which have deeply influenced Christian ethics and theology. His contribution to the New Testament extends to the Acts of the Apostles, which follows the early Church's development and the spread of the Gospel beyond Judaism, offering insights into the mission activity of the nascent Christian community. The legacy of Luke as an author is one of compassion, historical consciousness, and ecumenical outreach, hallmarks of his written works that continue to resonate through Christian history and literary studies.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Bibelausgaben / Bibelkommentare
• Schlagworte: 10th century England • Ancient Near East • Ancient works • anglo-saxon literature • Bible study historical texts • biblical translation • Christianity • Christian religious texts • Early English translations Bible • Early English writings • Gospel of Saint Luke academic • Historical biblical translations • historical English literature • History • Humanities • language • Luke the Evangelist • Manuscript Studies • Medieval Christianity • Medieval language religious works • Medieval works • Old English Literature • Old English scripture translations • Old English works • Religion • religious texts • Social Institutions • West Saxon dialect • West-Saxon Gospels