The Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum

The "Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum," or "Ecclesiastical History of the English People," is a historical work written by the Venerable Bede in the 8th century. It chronicles the history of Christianity in England from its origins with the arrival of Augustine of Canterbury in 597 AD to Bede's own time. The text provides insights into the church's influence on English society, the lives of notable figures, and the interplay between religion and secular authority. Bede's work is considered a foundational text for understanding early English history and the spread of Christianity in the British Isles.