1. Christian Elements of the epic poem
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 first noticeable clue to Christian authors is the story of Grendel's origin, as written at the end of chapter one. ... These dialogues occur during Chapter fourteen, and even though the chapter is only two pages long, God's power, grace, and glory are mentioned ten times. ... In chapter eleven, the author refers to Grendel as "bearing God's hatred". ... In chapter fourteen Beowulf states, "But God...
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