Norwegian medieval Latin literature was in its prime in the latter half of the 12th century. A number of Latin works on Norwegian history came into existence. In this interdisciplinary collection of articles, there is a presentation of these works and their backgrounds, and the correlation between the Latin and the Norse tradition is examined. Of central importance in the book is the cult of Olav the Saint whose seat was the cathedral in Trondheim (Nidaros). The development of the Legend of St. Olav and the collection of miracles belonging to it are discussed by specialists of various professions from different points of view -- liturgical, religious historical, sociological, philological and literary.
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Norwegian medieval Latin literature was in its prime in the latter half of the 12th century. A number of Latin works on Norwegian history came into existence. This title presents these works and their backgrounds, and examines the correlation between the Latin and the Norse tradition.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9788772896168
Publisert
2003-10-23
Utgiver
Vendor
Museum Tusculanum Press
Vekt
565 gr
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
329

Biographical note

Lars Boje Mortensen is professor and head of the Centre of Medieval Literature at the University of Southern Denmark and affiliated professor at the Centre of Medieval Literature at the University of Bergen.