The Old Testament is a collection of religious texts that are considered to be the foundational scripture of Judaism and Christianity. It contains many stories and allusions that are also found in Beowulf, a renowned Old English poem. In this poem, Beowulf embodies many of the heroic traits found in characters from the Old Testament. … Read more
Throughout literature, many writers have alluded to stories in the Bible. Whether it’s from the Old Testament or the New Testament, biblical references have been used to enhance storylines. Beowulf is no exception, as it makes several allusions to the Old Testament and even provides a possible explanation for Grendel’s attack on Heorot. After Beowulf … Read more
The sexual intent of the Old Testament is throughout the manuscript, as the Prophet Isaiah continues to reference the LORD’S marriage with His people by further declaring, The reference to ‘land’ repeatedly describes a person’s being or body as its actual meaning. Hephzi-bah, in Hebrew means ‘my delight is in her’ and Beulah means ‘husband/married. … Read more