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A Companion to Beowulf

By: Ruth A. Johnston

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Perhaps the most important work written in Old English, Beowulf grew out of a culture very different from ours, and yet its story of war, violence, and heroism remains relevant to modern readers. Accessible to high school students, general readers, and undergraduates, this companion overviews the poem and its legacy. The initial chapters review the plot of Beowulf, while later chapters discuss its style and language, its cultural and historical contexts, and its afterlife in contemporary popular culture. The first part of the book provides information of interest to a wide range of readers, while the second covers more specialized topics. Thus the initial chapters review the merits of different translations and offer a detailed plot summary, while later chapters discuss the poem's language and style, its treatment of religion, its relation to Anglo-Saxon culture, and its legacy in popular culture. One of the greatest Beowulf scholars was J.R.R. Tolkien, and the book gives special attention to his use of the poem in his own fiction. High school students, undergraduates, and general readers will find this book a valuable guide to one of the most challenging yet enduring works of English literature.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313027293

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All Things Medieval [2 volumes]

An Encyclopedia of the Medieval World [2 volumes]

By: Ruth A. Johnston

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All Things Medieval [2 volumes]

An Encyclopedia of the Medieval World [2 volumes]

By: Ruth A. Johnston

This insightful survey of the "things" of medieval Europe allows modern readers to understand what they looked like, what they were made of, how they were created, and how they were used. All Things Medieval: An Encyclopedia of the Medieval World covers the widest definition of "medieval Europe" possible, not by covering history in the traditional, textbook manner of listing wars, leaders, and significant historic events, but by presenting detailed alphabetical entries that describe the artifacts of medieval Europe. By examining the hidden material culture and by presenting information about topics that few books cover—pottery, locks and keys, shoes, weaving looms, barrels, toys, pets, ink, kitchen utensils, and much more—readers get invaluable insights into the nature of life during that time period and area. The heartland European regions such as England, France, Italy, and Germany are covered extensively, and information regarding the objects of regions such as Byzantium, Muslim Spain, and Scandinavia are also included. For each topic of material culture, the entry considers the full scope of the medieval period—roughly 500–1450—to give the reader a historical perspective of related traditions or inventions and describes the craftsmen and tools that produced it.

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031336463X

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A Companion to Beowulf

By: Ruth A. Johnston

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A Companion to Beowulf

By: Ruth A. Johnston

A Companion to Beowulf is a guide to the ancient epic poem for students and general readers. The reader learns about the famous manuscript and its language, the poem's plot, and the religious and cultural background of the story. The book serves as a bridge to more advanced scholarship. It was first published by Greenwood Press in 2005 as a hardcover volume.

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0983181004

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Letters from Ruth

By: Ruth Stewart Fajfr,Ruth Stewart

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Letters from Ruth

By: Ruth Stewart Fajfr,Ruth Stewart

Out of a lifetime of counseling women through her vast correspondence came these letters written by Bible teacher and missionary, Ruth Stewart Fajfr. In them she shares the lessons the Lord has taught this saint of God over the years.

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1566320267

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9781566320269

Ruth and Naomi

A Story of Friendship, Growth, and Change

By: Elizabeth Ruth Obbard

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Ruth and Naomi

A Story of Friendship, Growth, and Change

By: Elizabeth Ruth Obbard

In a retelling of the story of Ruth, this book offers an opportunity to see the Scriptural truth in our own lives and to value the sanctity and depth of each human life, with each chapter ending with a prayer that emphasizes the theme of human love being the root of all that is good.

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0867165030

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Ruthie, Brethren Girl

An Autobiography

By: Ruth Rogers Stokes

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Ruthie, Brethren Girl

An Autobiography

By: Ruth Rogers Stokes

Ruth Rogers was born 10 September 1925 at Windber, Pennsylvania. This work tells of her life and work. It also gives information about her family including both sets of grandparents.

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Winepress Pub

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1883893607

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9781883893606

Biography of "Ruth with the Truth" Wardell

Missionary to the Jewish People

By: Ruth Wardell,Jeffrey Gutterman

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Missionary to the Jewish People

By: Ruth Wardell,Jeffrey Gutterman

Picture a beautiful patchwork quilt put together by good friends and you will understand and welcome this intimate portrait of Ruth Wardell, a passionate believer and friend of the Jewish people. Ruth tells her story with the help of author Jeffrey Gutterman and photos contributed for the special occasion of celebrating Ruth's life. Following Ruth's life story is to follow developments in the Messianic Jewish community that emerged during her lifetime from just a few congregations to a worldwide phenomenon. She is credited with leading Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum to faith in his Messiah, leading to the founding of Ariel Ministries and an international Bible teaching ministry and outreach to Jewish people.-- Publisher's statement

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1935174088

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Book's by Ruth A. Johnston

A Companion to Beowulf

A Companion to Beowulf

All Things Medieval [2 volumes]

All Things Medieval [2 volumes]

A Companion to Beowulf

A Companion to Beowulf

Letters from Ruth

Letters from Ruth

Ruth and Naomi

Ruth and Naomi

Ruthie, Brethren Girl

Ruthie, Brethren Girl

Biography of "Ruth with the Truth" Wardell

Biography of "Ruth with the Truth" Wardell

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