Literature
Only a few texts survive, predominantly in baptismal vows the Saxons were required to perform at the behest of Charlemagne. The only literary text preserved is Heliand.
- Heliand
- Genesis fragment
- Trierer Blutsegen
- Wurmsegen
- Spurihalz
- Old Saxon baptismal vow
- Psalms commentary
- Penitentiary
- Beda homily
- Credo
- Essener Heberegister
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