It was discussed as the greatest work of Halgrmur Ptursson, a poet and ordained clergyman, and that it was popular in Iceland, even being read on the radio during Lent.
His poetry was very Jesus heavy particularly his greatest work Hymns of the Passion which you guys fucking love.
— Episode: 252 - Icelandic History - Live from Reyk...
Episode: 252 - Icelandic History - Live from Reykjavik
It was discussed as the greatest work of Halgrmur Ptursson, a poet and ordained clergyman, and that it was popular in Iceland, even being read on the radio during Lent.
His poetry was very Jesus heavy particularly his greatest work Hymns of the Passion which you guys fucking love.
The work consists of 50 hymns describing and interpreting the passion and death of Christ.
The hymns have been published every four years since 1666 because people want to be buried with them.
It has been published every four years since 1666 because people want to be buried with them.
They are still read on Icelandic state radio during Lent one hymn each evening.