The History of English Podcast Episode 39: Not Lost in Translation
Mar 5, 2014
Early Christians in Britain faced challenges in translating foreign words to English. Monasteries enabled the fusion of Latin and English, aiding in spreading the Christian message. The origins and meanings of old English phrases describing God are explored. The poet Cadmon blended heroic notions with Christian concepts in his work. The significance of bread in ancient societies and the connection between bloodshed and heroism in Germanic culture are discussed. The episode concludes by examining the evolution of Christian concepts in Old English.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Fusion of Latin and English in Monasteries
02:01 • 8min
Analyzing Old English Phrases for God
10:17 • 9min
Cadmon's Use of English Words
19:31 • 13min
The Importance of Bread and the Connection between Bloodshed and Heroism in Germanic Culture
32:24 • 3min
The Evolution of Christian Concepts in Old English
35:06 • 14min