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<p> bishop of Lindisfarne from 698 to 721. He is sometimes named as the first translator of the | Eadfrith <ref name="term_38221" /> | ||
==References == | <p> bishop of Lindisfarne from 698 to 721. He is sometimes named as the first translator of the Bible into Anglo-Saxon, but this is a mistake. There is, however, a splendid manuscript, written by [[Eadfrith]] with his own hand, in the Cottonian Library. It is known as The [[Durham]] Book. '''''—''''' Wright, Biographical Brittanica Literature, [[Anglo-Saxon]] Period, page 242. </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_38221"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/eadfrith Eadfrith from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref> | <ref name="term_38221"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/eadfrith Eadfrith from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:18, 15 October 2021
Eadfrith [1]
bishop of Lindisfarne from 698 to 721. He is sometimes named as the first translator of the Bible into Anglo-Saxon, but this is a mistake. There is, however, a splendid manuscript, written by Eadfrith with his own hand, in the Cottonian Library. It is known as The Durham Book. — Wright, Biographical Brittanica Literature, Anglo-Saxon Period, page 242.
