Bishop Brynjólfr - church leader, scholar and poet # 88792

Bishop Brynjólfur - church leader, scholar and poet. A collection of essays on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Brynjólfur Sveinsson's birth on September 14, 2005. Editors Jón Pálsson, Sigurður Pétursson and Torfi H. Tulinius.
Bishop Brynjólfur Sveinsson is a fascinating figure in Icelandic history. He was a man of great contrasts. His mind was inclined towards academic pursuits in the universities of the mainland, and it was clear that he had every ability to excel in that field. However, he obeyed the king's command to be consecrated bishop in Skálholt, where he became an effective and influential church leader who had a lasting impact on Icelandic society and culture. But in the eyes of modern people, he seems to have acted harshly towards his daughter Ragnheiður in her affairs and Daður Halldórsson. Her tragic fate cast a dark shadow over his life. This book sheds a multifaceted light on the man Brynjólf, on his political and academic work, in addition to providing an overview of the arts and culture of his time. (Bókatíðindi 2006).