Christian and Pagan Allusions in Beowulf.

Theology, Philosophy, and Pseudoscience.

In Beowulf, there are many biblical allusions throughout the poem many of the allusions come from the old testament of the Holy Bible. After reading Beowulf we also learn elements of Christian philosophy that man survives only through god, that all earthly gifts flow from God, and proper bearing of man is being humble and unselfish. We also see pagan allusions such as vengeance, glory, and fate. The poet utilizes the Christian and pagan religion to add irony, to explain the history of an…