The Old Norse-Icelandic Legend of Saint Barbara
| Author | : Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies |
| Publisher | : Studies and Texts |
| Total Pages | : 220 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015043261646 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Old Norse-Icelandic Legend of Saint Barbara by : Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies
Download or read book The Old Norse-Icelandic Legend of Saint Barbara written by Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies and published by Studies and Texts. This book was released on 2000 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legend of Saint Barbara is preserved in two 15th-century manuscripts which are presented here on facing pages followed by an English translation. In addition, Wolf presents the Latin source text Passio Sancte Barbare . The texts are preceded by a lengthy and heavily annotated discussion of the legend's manuscripts, sources and content which also places the legend within the literary and historical context of Scandinavia and Iceland.
