It is likely that the gospel was brought to Britain in Roman times by merchants and soldiers from Gaul. The author offers a details and balanced history ofthe events of these years. While his main theme is the conversion of the English to the Christian faith, his account is not narrowly ecclesiastical: he is concerned as much with the notable personalities and cultural achievements as with the fluctuating fortunes of the Church itself, the growth of its institutions and the work of its missions. The sixteen plates, including some illustrations seldom or never previously reproduced, give rich evidence of Anglo-Saxontaste and skill. there are six maps, an extensive bibliography, and full notes and references. No history of the Old English Church of a comparable size and scope has appeared in this century; and since Mr Godfrey’s approach is both informed and uncomplicated, his book will be equally enjoyed by the scholar and the general reader. INDICE: 1. Pre-Christian religion in Roman Britain; 2. Christianity in Roman and sub-Roman Britain; 3. Christianity amongst the Celts; 4. The heathen Anglo-Saxons; 5. The mission of St Augustine; 6. Further stages in the Roman mission; 7. The Celtic mission to England; 8. The triumph of Rome; 9. Theodore and Wilfred; 10. Monks and nuns in early England; 11. Architecture and art in pre-Danish England; 12. Christian poetry in Anglo-Saxon England; 13. Scholarshipand learning in Early England; 14. The Anglo-Saxon mission to the continent (I); 15. The Anglo-Saxon mission to the continent (II); 16. The eighth century:councils and reform; 17. The Dames and King Alfred; 18. The monastic revival;19. The origin and development of the parochial system; 20. Homilists and writers; 21. English contributions to the conversion of Scandinavia; 22. Architecture and art: the later stages; 23. The closing stages; 24. The primacy of Lanfranc; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-521-10904-8
- Editorial: Cambridge University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 560
- Fecha Publicación: 31/05/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés