The Oera Linda Book: From A Manuscript Of The Thirteenth Century (1876) - Hardcover

by J. G. Ottema (Author), William R. Sandbach (Translator)

The Oera Linda Book is a historical manuscript from the thirteenth century, translated and published in 1876 by J.G. Ottema. The book is written in Old Frisian and claims to be a record of the history and mythology of the ancient Frisian people. The text includes stories of creation, the origin of the Frisian people, and their interactions with gods and other cultures. It also contains laws and customs of the Frisians, as well as their religious beliefs and practices. The authenticity of the Oera Linda Book has been a subject of controversy, with some scholars believing it to be a genuine historical document and others dismissing it as a forgery. Regardless, the book remains a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and culture of the Frisian people in the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.