Bede
Bede, also known as Saint Bede and Bede the Venerable, was an English monk, author, and scholar who lived in the 7th and 8th centuries. He is best known for his work 'Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum' (The Ecclesiastical History of the English People), which is a key source for understanding early British history and the spread of Christianity in England.
Books
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1. Ecclesiastical History Of The English People
This book is a seminal historical work that chronicles the Christianization of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of England, spanning from the arrival of St. Augustine in Kent in 597 AD to the time of the author in the early 8th century. It combines theological discussion with historical narrative, detailing the rise of Christianity, the conflicts between the Roman and Celtic traditions, the lives of prominent saints, and the establishment of monastic centers. The author, a monk and scholar, uses a variety of sources to compile a history that is both a spiritual record and a valuable document of early English history, emphasizing the role of the church in unifying and educating the diverse peoples of England.
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