The Physiologus is the name of an anonymous collection of descriptions of animals, plants and stones, all interpreted in the light of Christ's incarnation. In the work, whose oldest parts can be dated to about 200 AD, the bird Phoenix appears as a picture of Jesus' resurrection, but also the unicorn and the pelican are used here for the first time as Christian symbols. The Physiologus's Greek text was translated into ancient times into a wide range of languages, including Latin, and was the basis of the later so influential bestiaries. This book contains a translation of the Physiologus's Greek text into Danish accompanied by a detailed introduction and comment that places the work in its theological and science -historical context. - [Author]

Language: Danish

ISBN: 978-87-971353-9-6