J. Armitage Robinson

Two Glastonbury Legends

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

First published in 1926, this book presents a concise examination of the historic context underlying ancient traditions connecting Joseph of Arimathea and King Arthur with the Abbey of Glastonbury. Illustrative figures are included and notes are incorporated throughout.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 92
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. November 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 118g
• ISBN-13: 9781107495142
• ISBN-10: 1107495148
• Artikelnr.: 41886056

Autorenporträt

J. Armitage Robinson (1858-1933) served as Dean of Westminster Abbey and Wells Cathedral. Aside from his commentary on Ephesians, he is known for his editorial work in the 'Texts and Studies' series. Other works include: 'Unity in Christ', 'Some Thoughts on the Athanasian Creed', and 'Giving and Receiving'.

Inhaltsangabe

Introductory note
King Arthur: 1. The early Glastonbury tradition
2. The appropriation of his story
St Joseph of Arimathea: 1. The early tradition
2. The use made of the tradition
Additional notes: 1. The expected return of King Arthur
2. The 'old church' at Glastonbury
3. The leaden cross from King Arthur's grave, and the brass plate from the column
4. The grave of St Joseph of Arimathea
5. The two cruets of St Joseph of Arimathea
6. William Good's narrative
7. On the names of some Glastonbury monks.