Palestine Pilgrims' Text Society: Saewulf (1102, 1103 A. D.) (Classic Reprint)

A 12th‑century pilgrimage set against a vivid map of sacred sites.Follow Saewulf as he journeys from Italy toward Jerusalem, recording prayerful stops, dramatic seas, and the holy places he hoped to see.This edition presents the only known manuscript of the Pilgrimage of Saewulf, with scholarly introduction that helps place the date and routes of the voyage. It recounts a voyage in 1102–1103, overland and by sea, visiting places along the coast and inland sanctuaries, then returning home after a life of devotion on the road to the Holy Land. Rich in early Christian topography, the narrative offers a clear view of how a medieval pilgrim understood sacred geography and the people encountered along the way.See Saewulf’s route from Monopolis (near Bari) to the Holy Land, with stops at Corfu, Patras, Corinth, Joppa, and Jerusalem.Relive moments of peril and providence, including a shipwreck and a dramatic defense at sea.Explore the described holy sites, chapels, monasteries, and the landscape around Jerusalem and Crusader towns.Enjoy illustrations and a facsimile of the manuscript, plus a concise index of places and people.Ideal for readers of medieval travel writing, Crusades history, and early Christian pilgrimage narratives. Read more