The credible witness: Bede's response to doubt

Sharman, Stephen C. 2016. The credible witness: Bede's response to doubt. Journal for Late Antique Religion and Culture 10 , pp. 1-11. 10.18573/j.2016.10114

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Abstract

This paper focuses on miracle accounts in Bede’s Ecclesiastical History, especially accounts of visions of divine light, and argues that in order to understand the meaning and rationale of such accounts Bede’s understanding of the reliability and trustworthiness of his witnesses also needs to be considered. The paper argues that Bede attributes to those witnesses whom he perceives as credible in these matters not only rational and moral but also certain religious qualifications, which enable them to perceive and understand the spiritual meaning of the events which they relate and thus underpin their credibility.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General)
Publisher:	Cardiff University Press
ISSN:	1754-517X
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	18 September 2019
Date of Acceptance:	24 November 2016
Last Modified:	06 May 2023 03:58
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/97045

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