The Cross and the Hammer
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The Cross and the Hammer. A Tale of the Days of the Vikings. Illustrated by E. H. Hartke. A story of how the cross of the "White Christ" was brought in, to replace the hammer of the god Thor, in his own land.
| “ | It was the first King Olaf who broke the power of the old gods and who introduced Christianity into his realm. Short as was his reign, he was the greatest king Norway ever had. He built the first church in the land, and sent the first missionaries to Iceland; during his reign Thangbrand, the priest, won that island to the true faith.
Many of the incidents narrated are taken direct from the Sagas, and although King Olaf is said to have died at Svolde, the story of his escape is well authenticated.... |
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2271168The Cross and the Hammer1912H. Bedford-Jones
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THE CROSS AND
THE HAMMER
A Tale of the Days of the Vikings
By H. BEDFORD.JONES
Published by
David C. Cook Publishing Co.
Elgin, Illinois
Copyright, 1912.
By David C. Cook Publishing Co.,
Elgin, Illinois.
CONTENTS.
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