saint bede

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Definition

Proper noun 1. Saint Bede (also known as the Venerable Bede): An English Benedictine monk, scholar, author, and historian who lived from approximately 672/673 to 735 AD. He is renowned for his seminal work, Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum (The Ecclesiastical History of the English People), a primary source for early English history. He is a Doctor of the Church and the patron saint of scholars and historians.

Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The writings of Saint Bede provide invaluable insight into the early Anglo-Saxon period.
    • The monastery where Saint Bede lived and worked was in Jarrow, Northumbria.
    • Many historians consider Saint Bede the father of English history.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Venerable Bede": This is the most common honorific title used to refer to him, often used interchangeably with "Saint Bede."
    • The Venerable Bede's scholarship extended to theology, science, and chronology.
  • "Bede": In academic and historical contexts, he is frequently referred to simply as "Bede."
    • Bede's calculation of the date for Easter was highly influential.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bede (n): The shortened, common form of the name.
  • The Venerable Bede (n): The traditional honorific title.
  • Bedan (adj): Pertaining to Saint Bede or his works.
    • Bedan scholarship
Synonyms
  • Historian
  • Scholar
  • Monk
  • Doctor of the Church (a specific title within Catholicism for saints of particular theological importance)
Notes on Meaning

This term refers specifically to the historical figure. It is not used as a common noun but solely as a proper name. His significance lies in his contributions to history, theology, and the development of English national identity.

Noun
  1. (Roman Catholic Church) English monk and scholar (672-735)

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