Beowulf contains Christian cultural material.
a) Quote 2-4 lines from the poem that help prove the statement:
b) In 2-5 sentences explain how this quote proves the statement.
Such then was their custom, the hope of heathens; in their hearts They bore hell, they knew not the Creator, the Judge of all deeds—neither acknowledged the Lord, nor knew how to praise the Protector of Heaven, the Ruler of Glory.
For it is wondrous to say how the mighty God, through magnanimous spirit, gives out as gifts to the kin of men their wisdom, lands and rulership. He is lord of all things.
In the first quote, the prevalence of paganism is noted, as well as the fact that true hope comes from God. In the secind quote, Hrothgar is praising Beowulf's accomplishments, and acknowledging God’s favor.
Beowulf
