Hymns of the passion
£4.99
Passíusálmar by Hallgrímur Pétursson. Translated into English by Gracia Grindal. Second hand paperback book in good condition.
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Touching the hearts of the Icelandic people
The Hymns of Passion by Hallgrímur Pétursson(1614-1674)have been loved by the Icelanders more than any other literary work. They have been published in almost 100 editions, more than any other Icelandic book, and translated into various languages. Their spiritual depth and command of language, childlike simplicity and profound wisdom have touched the hearts of the people. They are admired and enjoyed regardless of religious and philosophical outlooks. In the Hymns of the Passion we find the first prayers children learn and words of comfort in the face of suffering and death. To this day composers and other artists seek inspiration in the Hymns. For many they are still a source of consolation, strength and guidance. For generations they were sung and read in every home and church during the Lenten period leading up to Easter. For decades they have been read daily during Lent on the National Radio Station. The original manuscript in Reverend Hallgrímur Pétursson own hand is kept in The National Library of Iceland and is listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register for Iceland.
