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The Venerable Bede: life of the week

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Celibacy and Contemplation: The Lives of Monks and Nuns

This chapter examines the lives of monks and nuns in early medieval Britain, particularly the expected celibacy and the dynamics within double monasteries. It highlights St. Cuthbert's visit to a mixed-gender monastery and explores Bede's writings to question his personal life and devotion to his faith.

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