To Paul's question 'Can anyone think of any Latin or Vernacular sources /
parallels?' my answer has to be no, this is outside my field. But your list,
Paul, does prompt two thoughts.
1. The list is 'chronological', except that in my ignorance I'm struggling
to remember what 'fire from heaven' comes between Sodom and the conquest of
Canaan. It puts me in mind of Elijah burning up the priests of Baal, but
that's 'Kings', so out of synch. Is the poet's description more specific?
2. Your list is 7 (past retributions) plus 1 (that to come).
Graham
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Dr Graham Jones
Stott Fellow
Prifysgol Cymru / University of Wales
Canolfan Uwchefrydiau Cymreig a Celtaidd / Centre for
Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies
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