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“I was no longer the centre of my life and therefore I could see God in everything.”

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Venerable Bede (c. 672 - May 25, 735) was an English saint, scholar, and monk who had a profound impact on Christian theology, history, and literature in the early medieval period. He is best known for his comprehensive history, 'The Ecclesiastical History of the English People,' which is an important source for the study of early English history. more

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