The History of the Primitive Church of England, from Its Origin to the Year 731

The History Of The Primitive Church Of England, From Its Origin To The Year 731 by Saint Bede. The work presents Bede's ecclesiastical history of the English nation, tracing the spread of Christianity from the island's earliest inhabitants to the year 731. It recounts the conversion of Kent and Northumbria, the missions of Augustine, Germanus, and Wilfrid, the establishment of bishoprics, synods, and the development of liturgy and monastic life. The narrative alternates between political history and hagiography, describing the lives of saints such as Cuthbert, Oswald, and Bede himself. The edition includes translator notes and an appendix that discusses sources and disputed points, offering a thorough, accessible survey of Early English Christian history and the origins of the English church.