Beschreibung:
Bede and the Cosmos examines Bede's cosmology-his understanding of the universe and its laws. From questions about angelic bodies to subtle arguments about free will and the meaning of history, Bede's fascinating and unique engagement with the natural world is explored in this comprehensive study.
1. Background and Context; 2. De natura rerum and the Topography of the Cosmos; 3. Bede's Cosmogony: Creation, Perfection, Decline; 4. Soul and Body; 5. Aetherial Angels and Aerial Demons; 6. God and Creation; 7. Heaven, Hell and the Interim; 8. The End of the World and After; 9. Conclusion