The Ecclesiastical History of the English People: The Greater Chronicle: Bede's Letter to Egbert
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The Ecclesiastical History of the English People (731 AD) is Bede's most famous work. As well as providing the authoritative Colgrave translation of the Ecclesiastical History, this edition includes a new translation of the Greater Chronicle, in which Bede examines the Roman Empire and contemporary Europe. His Letter to Egbert gives his final reflections on the English Church just before his death, and all three texts here are further illuminated by a detailed introduction and explanatory notes.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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THE THESIS
How did the early English Church and the Roman Empire shape the cultural and political identity of the British Isles during the eighth century? Bede, a Northumbrian monk and scholar, compiles these texts to document the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons and the structural development of the Church. By synthesizing historical records, hagiography, and personal correspondence, he establishes a framework for understanding the transition from paganism to Christianity in early medieval England.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive historical account of the English Church from the Roman occupation to 731 AD.
- A chronological analysis of the Roman Empire and its influence on contemporary European political structures.
- Primary source correspondence detailing the administrative and moral challenges facing the clergy.
- Scholarly annotations and introductions providing context for eighth-century ecclesiastical practices.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this volume as a foundational text for the study of early medieval Britain and the development of English historiography. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is balanced by the inclusion of extensive explanatory notes that clarify complex theological and political references.
Page Count:
496
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199537232
ISBN-13:
9780199537235
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