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