This collection of writings from the sixth and seventh centuries AD offers a captivating glimpse into the early history of the Christian Church in England and Ireland. Through Bede’s “Life of Cuthbert” and “Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow,” alongside the imaginative “Voyage of St Brendan,” readers are transported to a time of spiritual fervor and heroic deeds. These texts not only serve as vital religious documents but also illuminate the realities of life during a pivotal era for the church, marked by both heroism and conflict, and the swift spread of Christianity.

Why You Should Read?

• Discover the spiritual and heroic lives of early Christian pioneers and saints.
• Gain insight into the formative period of the Christian Church in England and Ireland.
• Enjoy a blend of factual accounts and imaginative tales, like the “Voyage of St Brendan.”
• Trust Penguin Classics for authoritative texts with expert introductions and translations.