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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided by the Medieval Sourcebook, this site offers a modern English translation of the "Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation," Books 1 through 5.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Bede Life of St. Cuthbert

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete translation of Bede's "The Life and Miracles of St. Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindesfarne," preceded by background information on Bede and Cuthbert.
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Society of Archbishop Justus

Bede the Venerable, Priest, Monk, Scholar

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of the 8th century Old English writer Bede, best known for his History of the English Church and People.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: The Venerable Bede

For Students 9th - 10th
This NorthPark University site provides information regarding the life and works of St. Bede, "the father of English church history."
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Caedmon

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Anglo Saxon poet, Caedmon, including "Caedmon's Hymn of Creation."
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Other

St. Bede a Biography by Catholic Community Forum

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical note on St. Bede (672-735), the monk, scholar, and author who wrote about history, rhetoric, mathematics, music, astronomy, poetry, grammar, philosophy, hagiography, homiletics, and Bible commentary.
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Other

The Venerable Bede: Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical note on the Venerable Bede, a monk and historian who lived from 673 C.E. until 735 C.E.
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Other

Study Questions: Ecclesiastical History & Caedmon's Hymn

For Students 9th - 10th
Medieval English literature course study questions that provides excellent critical thinking on Bede's "Ecclesiastical History of the English People" and Caedmon's "Hymn."
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University of Toronto (Canada)

Selected Poetry of the Venerable Bede

For Students 9th - 10th
Link from here to Bede's Death Song, in original and modern language. Also includes a biographical overview.
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Bede's "Historia Ecclesiastica"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an introduction to "The Conversion of Edwin" and "The Poet Caedmon" from Bede's "Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum" (Ecclesiastical History of the English People).
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Other

The Legend of Camelot

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn more about the story of Camelot as it has been told for hundreds of years--including the myth of Camelot, the Round Table, and the sword Excalibur.
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Other

Hail, Harbinger of Morn, by Bede

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a translation of the hymn, "Hail, Harbinger of Morn," written by the Venerable Bede. No commentary.
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Other

The Cyber Hymnal: The Venerable Bede 673 735

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography of St. Bede, plus links to two of his hymns.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Saint Bede Confessor, Doctor of the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of St. Bede, followed by the preface to the "Ecclesiastical History of England" and another excerpt in modern English.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Bede

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Bede. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, and works.
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Other

Bede the Venerable: Priest, Monk, Scholar

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a few notes on the life and accomplishments of St. Bede, some scriptural references, and a related prayer.
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Other

The Ecole Glossary: The Venerable Bede

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical note for the 8th century monk-historian Bede, who wrote some of the first important texts in Old English.
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Other

Bede the Venerable, Priest, Monk, & Scholar

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a moderate-length biography, one of Bede's hymns, and a related prayer in traditional and modern language.
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Other

Leicester University: Alcuin and Bede: An Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Surveys the life and work of two 8th century English monks whose scholarship and writings preserved learning during the European Dark Ages.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Venerable Bede

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by The New Advent. This historian and church person and writer is covered in a detailed biography of his life. Read about his works and the effects he had on those he came into contact with. Please note that...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Bede, the Venerable

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry for the English scholar who wrote a history of the early centuries of Anglo-Saxon England and an encyclopedia which consisted largely of excerpts from Pliny the Elder.
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Curated OER

Icon of St. Bede the Venerable

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a few notes on the life and accomplishments of St. Bede, some scriptural references, and a related prayer.
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Curated OER

Bede in His Scriptorium

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a few notes on the life and accomplishments of St. Bede, some scriptural references, and a related prayer.