Under the Cloak: A Pagan Ritual Turning Point in the Conversion of Iceland - Softcover

Adalsteinsson, Jon Hnefill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9979543809 ISBN 13: 9789979543800

Publisher: University of Iceland Press, 1999

Synopsis

This book takes its title from the momentous decision of the Icelandic law-giver, Thorgeir, in AD 1000, to adopt Christianity as the island's official religion. According to tradition, this was taken as he lay "under a cloak", presumably seeking inspiration from his, pagan, deities. First published in 1979, the present edition expands its discussion of the background to this peacable adoption of the new faith, and its growth under succeeding generations. The author shows how tolerance and pragmatism were early features of the Icelandic church.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Iceland Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9979543809
• ISBN 13: 9789979543800
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 233