Under the Cloak: A Pagan Ritual Turning Point in the Conversion of Iceland - Couverture souple

Adalsteinsson, Jon Hnefill

 
9789979543800: Under the Cloak: A Pagan Ritual Turning Point in the Conversion of Iceland
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 9979543809 ISBN 13 : 9789979543800
Editeur : Haskolautgafan, 1999

Synopsis

This book takes its title from the momentous decision of the Icelandic law-giver, Thorgeir, in AD 1000, to adopt Christianity as the island's official religion. According to tradition, this was taken as he lay "under a cloak", presumably seeking inspiration from his, pagan, deities. First published in 1979, the present edition expands its discussion of the background to this peacable adoption of the new faith, and its growth under succeeding generations. The author shows how tolerance and pragmatism were early features of the Icelandic church.

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Éditeur
Haskolautgafan
Date d'édition
1999
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9979543809
ISBN 13 
9789979543800
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
233
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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