st. bede

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Definition

Proper noun 1. Saint Bede, also known as the Venerable Bede: An English monk, scholar, and historian from the early Middle Ages. He is renowned for his extensive writings, most notably The Ecclesiastical History of the English People, which is a primary source for early English history. He is a Doctor of the Church.

Usage
  • St. Bede is used to refer to the historical figure, particularly in academic, historical, and religious contexts. The abbreviation "St." is standard when naming the saint.
  • He is often cited as a foundational historian of England.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The writings of St. Bede provide crucial insight into 7th and 8th century Britain.
    • The monastery where St. Bede lived and worked was in Jarrow, Northumbria.
    • Many consider St. Bede to be the father of English history.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Venerable Bede": This is a formal and traditional title used interchangeably with "St. Bede," often in historical scholarship.
    • The Venerable Bede completed his Ecclesiastical History in 731 AD.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bede: The name used without the saintly title, common in secular historical writing.
    • The historian Bede documented the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons.
  • Bedan (adj): Pertaining to St. Bede or his works.
    • Scholars engaged in a Bedan study of early English chronology.
Synonyms
  • The Venerable Bede
  • Saint Bede of Jarrow
  • Bede the Venerable
Related Phrases/Contexts
  • Bede's World: Refers to the museum and historical site in Jarrow dedicated to his life and times.
  • The Ecclesiastical History of the English People: His most famous work, often simply called "Bede's ."
Noun
  1. (Roman Catholic Church) English monk and scholar (672-735)

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