#79.5 Thursday, April 9, 2026

Historical Setting: Jarrow, 794 C.E.          To the abbot I say, “Assigned as I am to temporarily fill the place of the ealdorman, this man has a concern that needs to be settled. He is the village baker and every week he brings bread to this place, and the monks receive it, offering him onlyContinue reading “#79.5 Thursday, April 9, 2026”

#79.1 Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Historical Setting: Jarrow, 794 C.E. Today I rule a cottage known by the very poor to be the “castle.” It is the assigned post of the ealdorman. Ousbert, the king-appointed captain of the guard in this region found the ealdorman who was here to be corrupt, and had him removed to await the king’s judgment.Continue reading “#79.1 Wednesday, April 1, 2026”