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Christian History Magazine: All Things Work to the Good, pp. 39-41, Issue 63 Vol. XVIII No. 3
James W. Marchland

Number of quotes: 1


Book ID: 369 Page: 40

Section: 3A2A,3G

Meanwhile, Olaf Tryvgvesson [PJ: 963–1000] had become King of Norway. Immediately upon taking the crown, he began forcibly Christianizing his kingdom (see “Be Christian or Die,” p. 13). In 977 he sent his friend and court chaplain Thangbrand to Iceland to convert the island.

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The king was not known for his even temper, and he threatened to maim or kill all the Icelanders he could round up in Norway.

Quote ID: 8202

Time Periods: 7



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