EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 5 MIN
The Anglo-Saxon Church: How Christianity Shaped England Before 1066
from The History of England: Kings, Empires, and the Birth of Britain — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
Before the Norman Conquest, England was a land of monasteries, saints, and a church deeply intertwined with kingship. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Christianity arrived in Anglo-Saxon England, the role of monasticism in preserving learning, and the political power of bishops like Dunstan and Wilfrid. They discuss the Synod of Whitby, the spread of Roman vs. Celtic Christianity, and how figures like Bede and Alcuin shaped European thought. They also examine the church's role in law, land, and the coronation of kings — including Edgar's coronation at Bath. A must-listen for anyone curious about how faith forged a nation. #AngloSaxon #Christianity #Monasticism #SynodOfWhitby #Bede #Dunstan #Alcuin #Wilfrid #CoronationOfEdgar #RomanVsCeltic #EnglishHistory #MedievalChurch #Lindisfarne #Canterbury #AngloSaxonEngland #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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