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Animals in Early English Ecclesiastical Literature, 650–1500

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 December 2020

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The chief general fact we need notice concerning the animals appearing in our ecclesiastical literature between 650 and 1500 is their double responsibility, to God and man. Toward God their duty is accomplished when, like the birds of St. Francis, they have duly rendered to Him their chorus of praise and thanksgiving. Man they must serve, first, as examples; second, as illustrations to his reflective mood of spiritual truth; third, by direct personal ministration to him.

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Copyright © Modern Language Association of America, 1913

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