The Venerable Bede: Expurgated, Expounded, And Exposed (1886)

By Thomas Longueville and Thomas De Longueville

Book Overview

The Venerable Bede: Expurgated, Expounded, And Exposed is a book written by The Prig in 1886. The book is a critical analysis of the works of the Anglo-Saxon monk and scholar, Bede. The author, known only by the pseudonym The Prig, has expurgated and exposed Bede's writings, providing an in-depth examination of the religious and historical context in which they were written.The book is divided into three parts: expurgated, expounded, and exposed. In the first part, The Prig examines Bede's texts and removes any passages that are deemed offensive or inappropriate. The second part provides an in-depth analysis of Bede's works, with The Prig offering his own interpretations and commentary on the religious and historical themes present in the texts. The third part exposes Bede's biases and inconsistencies, highlighting areas where his writings may be unreliable or misleading.Overall, The Venerable Bede: Expurgated, Expounded, And Exposed is a critical examination of one of the most important figures in Anglo-Saxon history. The book offers a unique perspective on Bede's works, revealing both their strengths and weaknesses, and providing readers with a deeper understanding of the religious and historical context in which they were written.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165665085
• ISBN13: 9781165665082
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"