Birds of Paradise

By Cynewulf

Anglo-Saxon poet Cynewulf paints a word-picture of heaven and the seraph-band that swoops and soars before the throne.

The Last Commandment

By Cynewulf

Anglo-Saxon poet Cynewulf imagines the farewell between Jesus and his Apostles, forty days after his resurrection.

The Six Leaps of Faith

By Cynewulf

The eighth-century English bishop and poet Cynewulf explores a prophecy from the Song of Solomon.

At Heaven’s Gate

By Cynewulf

The eighth-century English bishop and poet Cynewulf takes us to the threshold of God’s holy city, and gives us a choice.

Annunciation

By Cynewulf

Cynewulf reflects on the mystery of the appearance of the angel Gabriel to Mary.

High Beneath Heaven’s Roof

By Cynewulf

The Cross of Christ speaks, and tells of the amazing transformation from sign of shame to sign of redemption.