Issue 63. How the Vikings Took Up the Faith


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Summary
Though the Vikings have been infamous for their attacks on Christian churches and monasteries—inspiring throughout Europe the prayer, "From the fury of the Northmen, O Lord, protect us"—those very raids began a centuries-long process of exposure and eventual conversion to the Christian faith. Christian History & Biography investigates the Vikings' journey by focusing on different kings, missionaries, and evangelistic techniques that made the knowledge of the gospel available—and even mandatory.

How the Vikings took up the faith.

Inside this issue you'll find:

  • 'Be Christian Or Die'
    When it comes to conversion by the sword, few can match the ruthless exploits of King Olaf Trygvesson.
  • Dead Man Converting
    King Olaf Haraldsson had only modest success at Christianizing his people—until a year after he was killed in battle.
  • Why Trust the White Christ?
    Besides seeking spiritual solace, Vikings were attracted by Christianity's tangible blessings.
    Also: The Dead Still Speak
  • Planting the Seed
    How missionaries' modest beginnings eventually bore fruit in Denmark.
  • From Hammer to Cross, Slowly
    The conversion of Sweden was unspectacular—and for that reason most illuminating.
  • Father-Son Saga
    The story of Erik the Red, his son Leif (the famous explorer), and the most misnamed of Viking lands.
  • The Gallery: Sometimes You Win…
    The story of three Viking rulers.
  • Althings Work to the Good
    At a legislative "Althing", a pagan judge prevented civil war in Iceland—by converting everyone to Christianity.
  • Converting by the Sword
    Why Christians used it, why it "worked," and why it died.
    An interview with Richard Fletcher
    Departments
  • Did You Know?
  • From the Editor
  • Letters from Readers
  • CH Timeline
  • Recommended Resources


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