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Aldhelm

Anglo-Saxon England

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The Rarity of Greek Knowledge in Western Europe and Aldhelm's Potential Ability to Read Greek

This chapter explores the scarcity of knowledge of the Greek language in Western Europe before the Renaissance and discusses whether Aldhelm, a scholar, had the ability to read Greek based on his use of Greek-derived words in his writings. It also highlights Aldhelm's extensive reading in classical and patristic works.

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