Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum

"Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum," or "Ecclesiastical History of the English People," is a historical work written by the Venerable Bede, an English monk, in the 8th century. This book chronicles the Christianization of England, detailing the spread of Christianity and the church's role in shaping English society from its origins to Bede's own time. It combines history, theology, and biography, serving as a crucial source for understanding early English history and the development of the church. Bede’s work is celebrated for its scholarly rigor and its influence on both history and literature in medieval Europe.