Learned more about Bede from this short video than in almost anything I've read over the years, especially in the way it brings his long-vanished world alive--and at the original sites, too! Was unaware he now seems to be a canonized saint, as I thought the status of "venerable" was below sainthood. Also didn't realize these structures from his time still existed, even if partially-reconstructed. I'd like to read and/or listen to at least some of Bede's Historia Ecclesiastica, something I've never done, to get a true sampling of, and feel for, Dark Age Britain, a subject which has long-intrigued and fascinated me. No doubt this Benedictine monk was a man of his time--that is to say, thoroughly medieval, but, judging from this video, he also saw into the future, to an age far-removed from his own, when his historical writings would be of immense value to generations of later centuries; otherwise, he knew, perceived, or sensed, that all this history would be lost forever. He considered it his primary duty, aside from serving God, to preserve such priceless information. You certainly conveyed here how grateful we are!
Nicely done video. I did want to note that learning the middle ages was based on the Classics from Greece and Rome. The ancient Greeks not only knew the Earth was a sphere but they had measured it to within 2% of its actual size. Not bad considering they did it with sticks, string and shadows. So Bede's understanding that the world was a a sphere would not have been unusual.
Another reason he may have been left at the monastery is those institutions were often seen as stable and enduring. We often think about the Vikings sacking monasteries and churches like the one at Lindisfarne, but those were the exceptions. Monasteries were often quite safe as attacking one could endanger one's immortal soul. Plus, besides working their own land, the monks could depend on locals to contribute some of their crops ensuring a supply of food that many families may not have been able to guarantee. Plus, dedicating a child to a religious institution was not an uncommon one. We see that occurring in the ancient world with the Vestal Virgins and then Samuel in the Old Testament. Obviously not everyone participated in it, but it was far from unheard especially given that the Rule of Saint Benedict (quite popular in England at that time) made stipulations regarding it.
I also want to mention that Bede said twice in his writings that he was married. Many people assume this is metaphor but having read the sections (in modern English) I think he was being literal. Given how little we know about that era and the fact that even Catholic priests were not prohibited from marrying until centuries later this seems plausible to me.
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Thanks so much. A wonderful piece. Warren
Learned more about Bede from this short video than in almost anything I've read over the years, especially in the way it brings his long-vanished world alive--and at the original sites, too! Was unaware he now seems to be a canonized saint, as I thought the status of "venerable" was below sainthood. Also didn't realize these structures from his time still existed, even if partially-reconstructed. I'd like to read and/or listen to at least some of Bede's Historia Ecclesiastica, something I've never done, to get a true sampling of, and feel for, Dark Age Britain, a subject which has long-intrigued and fascinated me. No doubt this Benedictine monk was a man of his time--that is to say, thoroughly medieval, but, judging from this video, he also saw into the future, to an age far-removed from his own, when his historical writings would be of immense value to generations of later centuries; otherwise, he knew, perceived, or sensed, that all this history would be lost forever. He considered it his primary duty, aside from serving God, to preserve such priceless information. You certainly conveyed here how grateful we are!
Thank you so much for this inspiring video about this beautiful saint. Working on the illustration of him just now
Great video thanks you
Nicely done video.
I did want to note that learning the middle ages was based on the Classics from Greece and Rome. The ancient Greeks not only knew the Earth was a sphere but they had measured it to within 2% of its actual size. Not bad considering they did it with sticks, string and shadows. So Bede's understanding that the world was a a sphere would not have been unusual.
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Fabulous little video - I'm going to use it with my class. Thank you.
Another reason he may have been left at the monastery is those institutions were often seen as stable and enduring. We often think about the Vikings sacking monasteries and churches like the one at Lindisfarne, but those were the exceptions. Monasteries were often quite safe as attacking one could endanger one's immortal soul. Plus, besides working their own land, the monks could depend on locals to contribute some of their crops ensuring a supply of food that many families may not have been able to guarantee.
Plus, dedicating a child to a religious institution was not an uncommon one. We see that occurring in the ancient world with the Vestal Virgins and then Samuel in the Old Testament. Obviously not everyone participated in it, but it was far from unheard especially given that the Rule of Saint Benedict (quite popular in England at that time) made stipulations regarding it.
i remember in primary school doing this video with my class mates , I'm the one escorting little bede to the door
Hi Harry - so glad you were part of this! The videos continue to be shown and enjoyed by many!
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That sounds like it was a fun time!
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That’s rude people spent there time on this
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Brilliant video in all regards
I also want to mention that Bede said twice in his writings that he was married. Many people assume this is metaphor but having read the sections (in modern English) I think he was being literal. Given how little we know about that era and the fact that even Catholic priests were not prohibited from marrying until centuries later this seems plausible to me.