Some historians believe that the poem was originally pagan and the Christian elements were incorporated at a later date. We may never know whether Beowulf was initially pagan or Christian. While the poem contains ideas pertaining to both pagan and Christian beliefs, it emphasizes more of the Christian elements. ... There is much emphasis on the Christian elements in Beowulf. ... This epic poem is a story that includes both pagan and Christian elements, but it emphasizes more of the Christian ideas. ...

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These authors were clearly part of the nations in the middle ages, who were rapidly changing from various Pagan traditions to the monotheistic religion of Christianity. ... The concepts of sin against God, and judgment of God upon his people, are also present, and decidedly Christian elements. ... It was written that Beowulf tore off Grendel's limb with his bare hands, and to credit this impossible action to God would require faith of Christian influenced authors. ... These are Christian beliefs. ... Because there are just as many non-Christian beliefs present, we can assume the a...

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