Publisher's Synopsis
Councils and Ecclesiastical Documents Relating to Great Britain and Ireland V1 is a comprehensive collection of historical documents and records related to the Christian church in Great Britain and Ireland. The book is edited by Arthur West Haddan, a renowned scholar of church history, and is divided into two volumes. The first volume covers the period from the earliest times up to the Norman Conquest in 1066. It includes important documents like the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the Laws of King Alfred, and the Life of St. Cuthbert. The volume also includes records of early church councils, such as the Synod of Whitby in 664, which established the Roman method of calculating Easter in England.The book provides a detailed look at the development of Christianity in Great Britain and Ireland, including the spread of monasticism, the establishment of dioceses, and the role of the church in politics and society. It also offers insights into the lives of important figures in church history, such as St. Patrick, St. Columba, and St. Augustine.Councils and Ecclesiastical Documents Relating to Great Britain and Ireland V1 is an invaluable resource for scholars of church history, as well as anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Great Britain and Ireland. The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information on the subject, making it a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating topic.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.
