Thet Oera Linda Bok, Naar een Handschrift uit de Dertiende Eeuw by J. G. Ottema
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About this eBook
| Translator | Ottema, J. G. (Jan Gerhardus), 1804-1879 |
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| Title | Thet Oera Linda Bok, Naar een Handschrift uit de Dertiende Eeuw |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oera_Linda |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "Thet Oera Linda Bok, Naar een Handschrift uit de Dertiende Eeuw" by Dr. J. G. Ottema is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This text purports to be an ancient manuscript written in Old Frisian, claiming to preserve the history and traditions of the Frisian people, including legendary origins and societal structures. The work has sparked controversy and scholarly debate regarding its authenticity and historical significance. The opening of the text provides a preface by the author, in which he discusses the book's tumultuous reception. He notes that the manuscript has faced significant scrutiny and criticism, with numerous individuals questioning its authenticity and urging for its suppression. Ottema recounts the manuscript's history, asserting its lineage through the Over de Linden family and describing its painstaking preservation over the centuries. He emphasizes the importance of thorough study and understanding of the text before passing judgment, believing it contains vital cultural and historical insights into the Frisian peoples. The introduction sets the stage for the intricate narratives that follow, blending myth and history into a cohesive story meant to honor the Frisian legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Frisian |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PF: Language and Literatures: West Germanic |
| Subject | Frisian language -- Texts |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30467 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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