The Bishops of Lindisfarne, Hexham, Chester-Le-Street, and Durham, A.D. 635-1020 (1898)

By George Miles

Book Overview

""The Bishops of Lindisfarne, Hexham, Chester-Le-Street, and Durham, A.D. 635-1020"" is a historical book written by George Miles in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of the bishops who served in the four major episcopal sees of the Northumbrian Church during the early medieval period. It covers the period from 635 AD to 1020 AD, which was a time of great political and religious change in England. The book is based on extensive research and primary sources, including Anglo-Saxon chronicles, hagiographies, and other historical documents. The author explores the lives and achievements of the bishops, their relationships with the kings and other powerful figures of the time, and their contributions to the development of the Northumbrian Church. The book also sheds light on the religious and cultural practices of the Anglo-Saxon period and the role of the Church in shaping the society of the time. Overall, ""The Bishops of Lindisfarne, Hexham, Chester-Le-Street, and Durham, A.D. 635-1020"" is an important historical work that offers valuable insights into the early medieval period and the development of the Northumbrian Church.Being An Introduction To The Ecclesiastical History Of Northumbria.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436649560
• ISBN13: 9781436649568
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"