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Anglo-Saxon religious thought development
Anglo-Saxon theology
Annus Mundi
apocalypseos
Author_Peter Darby
Bede's Commentary
bedes
Bede’s Commentary
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catholicas
Christian eschatology
Chronica Minora
Chronici Canones
commentary
De Civitate Dei
De Natura Rerum
De Orthographia
De Tabernaculo
De Templo
De Temporibus
Eighth Age
Epistola Ad
Epistola Ad Ecgbertum
epistulas
Epistulas Septem Catholicas
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expositio
Expositio Actuum Apostolorum
Expositio Apocalypseos
Historia Abbatum
Historia Ecclesiastica
Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum
historical exegesis
Lucae Evangelium Expositio
medieval chronology
partem
patristic influence
primam
Primam Partem Samuhelis
Registrum Epistularum
samuhelis
septem
Seventh Age
Vita Wilfridi
World Ages
world ages theory
Product details
- ISBN 9781409430483
- Weight: 453g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 28 Jan 2012
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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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.
Dr Peter Darby, University of Leicester, UK
