The Conclusion of the Old English ‘Descent into Hell’

In the Exeter Book, the poem now known as The Descent into Hell begins with an account of the women finding the empty sepulcher on Easter morning (1–16); describes Christ's resurrection and descent into hell (17–55), including a brief anticipatory speech by John the Baptist (26–32); and then re...

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Main Author: Kaske, R. E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge University Press 1976
In: Traditio
Year: 1976, Volume: 32, Pages: 47-59
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