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The Christiad: A Poem In Six Books

The Christiad: A Poem In Six Books

Vida, Marcus Hieronymus
Cranwell, J.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesChristian LivingGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1163114979
ISBN13: 9781163114971
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Christiad is a six-book epic poem written by Marcus Hieronymus Vida. The poem tells the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, from his birth to his crucifixion and resurrection. The work is written in Latin and was first published in 1535. The poem follows a traditional epic structure, with a focus on heroic deeds and divine intervention. The narrative is divided into six books, each with its own distinct theme and subject matter. The first book focuses on the prophecies of Christ's birth and the events leading up to it. The second book covers the infancy and childhood of Jesus, while the third book details his ministry and miracles.The fourth book of The Christiad explores the events leading up to Christ's crucifixion, including his betrayal by Judas and his trial before Pontius Pilate. The fifth book describes the crucifixion itself, as well as Christ's descent into hell and his resurrection. The final book of the poem deals with the ascension of Christ and the spread of Christianity throughout the world.Throughout the poem, Vida employs a rich and ornate style, using vivid imagery and complex metaphors to convey the story of Christ's life. The work is intended to be both a celebration of Christ's teachings and a tribute to the power of faith. Overall, The Christiad is a significant work of Christian literature and a testament to the enduring influence of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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