Be Domes Dage: de Die Judicii (1876)

Be Domes Dage: De Die Judicii is a book written by J. Rawson Lumby in 1876. The title translates to ""The Day of Judgment"" in Old English, and the book is a critical edition of an Old English poem on the topic of the end of the world and the Day of Judgment. The poem is believed to have been written in the 10th century and is one of the earliest surviving examples of Old English religious poetry.Lumby's edition includes the original Old English text of the poem, along with a modern English translation and extensive commentary. The commentary provides historical and literary context for the poem, as well as analysis of its themes and language. Lumby also includes notes on the manuscript tradition of the poem and its transmission over time.The book is aimed at scholars of Old English literature and language, as well as those interested in religious poetry and the history of Christianity. It is considered a valuable resource for those studying the intersection of literature and religion in early medieval England.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.