Codex Junius 11 by Unknown
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| Author | Unknown |
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| Title | Codex Junius 11 |
| Alternate Title | Codex Junius XI |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junius_manuscript |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents |
Genesis (I-IV) Genesis B (IV-XIV) Exodus (XLII-XLIX) Daniel (L-LV) Christ and Satan (I-VII) The Harrowing of Hell (VIII-XII) The Temptation. |
| Credits | Produced by Douglas B. Killings. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Summary | "Codex Junius 11" by Unknown is a collection of Anglo-Saxon verse written between the 7th and 10th centuries A.D. This manuscript features translations of significant biblical narratives including "Genesis A," "Genesis B," "Exodus," "Daniel," and "Christ and Satan." The work represents the transition of these foundational stories into a poetic form suitable for the Germanic culture of the Anglo-Saxons, indicating that it reflects both religious themes and the oral traditions of its time. The opening of "Codex Junius 11" introduces the majestic creation narrative from "Genesis," emphasizing the grandeur of God and the cosmic conflict involving rebellious angels led by Lucifer, later identified as Satan. The text details the banishment of these prideful spirits and the subsequent creation of the Earth and the first humans, Adam and Eve. It sets a tone of solemnity and gravity, highlighting the themes of obedience, free will, and the severe consequences of defiance against divine instruction. The characters of Adam and Eve are portrayed as initially innocent and blissful, but their temptation by the serpent leads to dramatic shifts in their existence, foreshadowing the struggles that mankind will face due to their disobedience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language Note | Text translated into modern English from Anglo-Saxon, 7th to 10th century A.D. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Bible -- History of Biblical events -- Poetry |
| Subject | English poetry -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 618 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 189 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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