Bede and the Cosmos: Theology and Nature in the Eighth Century - Paperback

by Eoghan Ahern (Author)

Bede and the Cosmos examines Bede's cosmology-his understanding of the universe and its laws. From questions about angelic bodies to subtle arguments about free will and the meaning of history, Bede's fascinating and unique engagement with the natural world is explored in this comprehensive study.

Author Biography

Eoghan Ahern is based in the Institute of Irish Studies in the University of Liverpool. He researches late ancient and early medieval intellectual history, with a particular focus on the Insular world. He has published on subjects such as miracles, the idea of decline in late antique historiography and sexual sin in early Christian thought.