Historical Setting: Jarrow, 794 C.E. Ousbert wonders why a temporary ealdorman, whose task is to settle minor disputes and send everyone’s taxes on to the king, should want to find a dusty old book of laws? He asks, “Why a book, when we have a God appointed king?” “How will I know whatContinue reading “#78.11 Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
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#74.2 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Historical Setting: Jarrow, 793 C.E. Bede lived his life in the monastery confined by walls with books as his window on the world. His doorways were the travelers to and from Rome as he always kept current with papal decree and edict. He valued the pope’s intention to bring unity to the whole wideContinue reading “#74.2 Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
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