Bible Encyclopedias
Bersetkers
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
the name given to persons in Iceland who were supposed, when in a state of frenzy and excitement, to be supernaturally inspired. They pretended to keep up a familiar intercourse with spirits, and gave forth their inspired effusions in rugged, uncouth rhymes.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bersetkers'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/bersetkers.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.