Religious Literature in Beowulf Religion and literature have been closely related to each other as far back as one of the oldest existing poems in the English language, Beowulf. This epic poem certainly comes from a Christianized culture, yet never names either the pagan gods or Jesus. The Beowulf poet has an absolute knowledge of the Hebrew scriptures in the Bible. The poem contains ideas pertaining to both pagan and Christian beliefs, however, emphasizing more …showed first 75 words of 591 total…

…showed last 75 words of 591 total…elements. Through the mention of pagan beliefs and the many references to the Christian and biblical elements, this story has great significance. It tells the history of the people in an entertaining manner, while continuing to tie the themes in with religious beliefs. The biblical influences are important in the development of the Christian religion. From the first writings of the English language to the present age, religion and literature continue to coincide. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**