{"product_id":"ecclesiastical-history-of-the-english-bede-9781161400458","title":"Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation","description":"The Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation is a historical account written by the English monk and scholar Bede in the 8th century. The book covers the history of Christianity in England from the arrival of the first missionaries in the 6th century to Bede's own time. It describes the conversion of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to Christianity, the establishment of monasteries and churches, and the lives of the saints and bishops who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity. Bede's work is considered an important source for understanding the early history of England and the development of Christianity in the country. It is also notable for its literary style and the use of sources, including oral traditions and written documents, that are no longer extant. The book is divided into five books, each covering a different period of English history. It includes detailed accounts of important events, such as the Synod of Whitby in 664, which resolved a dispute over the date of Easter and the style of tonsure, and the life of St. Cuthbert, a revered bishop and hermit. The Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval history, religious studies, and English literature. It has been translated into numerous languages and has influenced the writing of history and literature in England and beyond.1723. This work presents the ecclesiastical history of the English nation from the coming of Julius Caesar into the island in the 60th year before the incarnation of Christ, until the year of our Lord 731, to which is prefixed a life of Bede. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bede\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1161400451\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781161400458\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 526\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.13d","brand":"Bede","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48518014828799,"sku":"9781161400458","price":57.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1eb1095e-38dc-4e50-8e2d-2d75561ca1f0.jpg?v=1778733346","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ecclesiastical-history-of-the-english-bede-9781161400458","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}