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Theodore, Archbishop of Canterbury (668-90), was a monk of Greek origin and
extraordinary learning, who shaped the English church into a structure it
retained for a millennium. Yet until recently his early career has been
unknown. This new book builds on the recent publication of previously unprinted
biblical commentaries from Theodore's Canterbury school, and establishes
Theodore's cultural and spiritual background and the formation of his learning.
Scholars provide a fresh account of Theodore's career and writings on diverse
subjects, revealing a unique personality who brought to Anglo-Saxon England the
cultural heritage of Syria, Byzantium and Rome. A new account and examination of the career of Theodore, Archbishop of
Canterbury (668-90).
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