Custom Essay: The Role Of Christianity In Beowulf

Throughout the story of Beowulf, Christianity is a major component to the story. While it is not directly stated at every example, there are biblical allusions encompassed in almost every scene. God was called on in many instances for protection and the monster, Grendel, was even compared to Cain, the evil son of Adam and Eve. The Danes believed that they needed the protection of God or without it they would be cursed. The incorporation of Christianity in Beowulf is what adds to the miracle of Beowulf and his warriors conquering the many monsters they faced. As soon as Beowulf and his men reach the Danish island, “They gave thanks to God for their easy crossing” (l 143). There were many instances throughout both stories where the men found themselves praying for their protection or thanking God for protecting them. Before Beowulf entered each of his battles, he prayed hoping for protection from God. In his final battle against the dragon, Beowulf emphasized for God to be with him and if it was his time to go, then that was his fate, but he prayed that his legacy would live on after he was gone. Also, he hoped someone …show more content…
In the bible, Adam and Even had two sons, Cain and Abel. Cain was jealous of his brother, Abel, so he eventually kills him and tells his parents that he disappeared, but God knows the truth. Cain is portrayed as the evil being in this section of the bible. Comparing Grendel to Cain is saying how malice of a character Grendel truly is. The comparison really could not have been more spot on and really ties all of the biblical references in the story together. Because it was at the beginning of the story it portrays that there will be biblical ties throughout the entire