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Missionary work among the Saxons
14:16 - 19:52 (05:36)
The challenge of converting the Saxons to Christianity, faced by missionaries like Saint Lebwin, is described, including the difficulties inherent in convincing them to abandon their existing beliefs and the powerful symbolism of the Christian cross in a society that heavily valued magic and pagan symbols.
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This episode discusses the challenges faced by Anglo-Saxon Christian preachers who attempted to spread Christianity among the Saxon people in Europe.
14:16 - 19:52 (05:36)
Christianity, Saxons
Summary
This episode discusses the challenges faced by Anglo-Saxon Christian preachers who attempted to spread Christianity among the Saxon people in Europe. The podcast highlights the violent reactions of the Saxons to the Christian religion and how the priests used their foreign appearance as a tool to convert the Saxon people.