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Bede (c. 673-735) was Anglo-Saxon England's most prominent scholar,
and his body of work is among the most important intellectual
achievements of the entire Middle Ages. Bede and the Future brings
together an international group of Bede scholars to examine a
number of questions about Bede's attitude towards, and ideas about,
the time to come. This encompasses the short-term future (Bede's
own lifetime and the time soon after his death) and the end of
time. Whilst recognising that these temporal perspectives may not
be completely distinct, the volume shows how Bede's understanding
of their relationship undoubtedly changed over the course of his
life. Each chapter examines a distinct aspect of the subject,
whilst at the same time complementing the other essays, resulting
in a comprehensive and coherent volume. In so doing the volume asks
(and answers) new questions about Bede and his ideas about the
future, and will undoubtedly stimulate further research in this
field.
Bede (c. 673-735) was the leading intellectual figure of the
Anglo-Saxon Church, and his writings had a profound influence on
the development of English Christian thought. Among the many issues
he wrote about, eschatology - the study of the day of judgment and
the end of time - was a recurring theme. Whilst recent research has
furthered our knowledge of this subject in the later Middle Ages,
Dr Darby's book provides the first comprehensive analysis of Bede's
eschatological thought and its impact upon the Anglo-Saxon period.
Taking account of Bede's beliefs about the end of time, this book
offers sophisticated insights into his life, his works and the role
that eschatological thought played in Anglo-Saxon society. Close
attention is given to the historical setting of each source text
consulted, and original insights are advanced regarding the
chronological sequence of Bede's writings. The book reveals that
Bede's ideas about time changed over the course of his career, and
it shows how Bede established himself as the foremost expert in
eschatology of his age. The eight chapters of this book are
organised into three main thematic groups: the world ages
framework, Bede's eschatological vision and Bede's eschatological
perspective. It will be of interest to those studying early
medieval history, theology or literature as well as anyone with a
particular interest in Bede and Anglo-Saxon England.
Bede (c. 673-735) was Anglo-Saxon England's most prominent scholar,
and his body of work is among the most important intellectual
achievements of the entire Middle Ages. Bede and the Future brings
together an international group of Bede scholars to examine a
number of questions about Bede's attitude towards, and ideas about,
the time to come. This encompasses the short-term future (Bede's
own lifetime and the time soon after his death) and the end of
time. Whilst recognising that these temporal perspectives may not
be completely distinct, the volume shows how Bede's understanding
of their relationship undoubtedly changed over the course of his
life. Each chapter examines a distinct aspect of the subject,
whilst at the same time complementing the other essays, resulting
in a comprehensive and coherent volume. In so doing the volume asks
(and answers) new questions about Bede and his ideas about the
future, and will undoubtedly stimulate further research in this
field.
Bede (c. 673-735) was the leading intellectual figure of the
Anglo-Saxon Church, and his writings had a profound influence on
the development of English Christian thought. Among the many issues
he wrote about, eschatology - the study of the day of judgment and
the end of time - was a recurring theme. Whilst recent research has
furthered our knowledge of this subject in the later Middle Ages,
Dr Darby's book provides the first comprehensive analysis of Bede's
eschatological thought and its impact upon the Anglo-Saxon period.
Taking account of Bede's beliefs about the end of time, this book
offers sophisticated insights into his life, his works and the role
that eschatological thought played in Anglo-Saxon society. Close
attention is given to the historical setting of each source text
consulted, and original insights are advanced regarding the
chronological sequence of Bede's writings. The book reveals that
Bede's ideas about time changed over the course of his career, and
it shows how Bede established himself as the foremost expert in
eschatology of his age. The eight chapters of this book are
organised into three main thematic groups: the world ages
framework, Bede's eschatological vision and Bede's eschatological
perspective. It will be of interest to those studying early
medieval history, theology or literature as well as anyone with a
particular interest in Bede and Anglo-Saxon England.
Bede the Scholar distils a decade of research by leading scholars
on the Northumbrian monk, the Venerable Bede (c. 673-735).
Considering Bede's place within the wider intellectual developments
of the early medieval world, the book demonstrates the centrality
of the Bible to his scholarship. The book breaks new ground for our
understanding of its subject's self-image through investigation of
the famous Ecclesiastical history of the English people, alongside
lesser-known works such as the Martyrology, the commentary On
Genesis, and the scriptural chapter headings he contributed
anonymously to the Vulgate Bible.This volume is an essential
contribution which deepens our understanding of the scholarly
programme undertaken by one of the most important intellectual
figures of the early middle ages. The chapters celebrate the depth
and complexity of Bede's writings, whilst demonstrating their
overall coherence and clarity. -- .
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