Undoing Babel
Tristan Major
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Undoing Babel
Published
2019
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Pages
312
ISBN-13
9781487511265
Description
"The Tower of Babel narrative is one of the most memorable accounts of the Bible, and its interpretative potential has produced a vast array of literary adaptations. Undoing Babel is the first extensive examination of the development of the Babel narrative amongst Anglo-Saxon authors from late antiquity to the eleventh century. Tristan Major's illuminating and original insight into Anglo-Latin and Old English works, including the writings of Aldhelm, Bede, Alcuin, Aelfric, and Wulfstan, reveals the cultural ideologies and anxieties that transformed the Babel narrative. In doing so, Major argues that these Babel narratives provide a basis for understanding the world's ethnic and linguistic diversity as well as a theological stimulus to evangelize non-Christian and non-European people. Undoing Babel highlights the depth of literary innovation in this period and disproves any notion of a single Anglo-Saxon reception of biblical sources."--Dust jacket.
Subjects
A guide to Old English
The Anglo-Saxon World
A History Of Old English Literature
Literature of the Anglo-Saxons
Medieval English literature
Beowulf & other stories
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Undoing Babel?
This edition of Undoing Babel has approximately 312 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Undoing Babel?
For most readers, Undoing Babel typically takes between 6h 30m and 4h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Undoing Babel?
The estimated word count for Undoing Babel is approximately 78,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Undoing Babel?
Undoing Babel was written by Tristan Major.
When was Undoing Babel published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.