saint beda
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Definition
Proper noun 1. Saint Beda: An English monk and scholar (AD 672–735), also known as the Venerable Bede. He is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church and is renowned as a historian and theologian. His most famous work is the Ecclesiastical History of the English People.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Saint Beda is considered the father of English history.
- The writings of Saint Beda provide a crucial account of early Anglo-Saxon England.
Advanced Usage
- "The Venerable Bede": This is the most common alternative title for Saint Beda.
- The Venerable Bede's scholarship extended to chronology, scripture, and science.
Variants and Related Words
- Bede: The common shortened form of the name.
- Bede's History is a primary source for that period.
- The Venerable Bede: A formal and traditional title.
- Bedan (adj): Pertaining to Saint Beda or his works.
- Bedan chronology was highly influential.
Synonyms
- The Venerable Bede
- Bede the Venerable
- Beda Venerabilis (Latin form)
Related Phrases
- "Bedan scholarship": Refers to the style or tradition of learning associated with Saint Beda.
- The monastery was a center of Bedan scholarship.
Noun
- (Roman Catholic Church) English monk and scholar (672-735)