Originally published in 1897, this book offers a selection of writings relating to St Augustine's journey to England, and was created to mark the thirteenth centenary of the journey. The text is divided into main two sections: the first section contains documents from around the time of the journey, provided in both English translation and the original Latin; the second section contains four essays written specifically for the text, covering diverse aspects of the journey and providing background information on it. There are extensive notes throughout, together with maps and a chronological table. This informative book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Augustine, British history and the development of Christianity.
Contents
Preface; Chronological table; Documents relating to the mission of St Augustine and his companions; 1. The political outlook of Europe in 597 C. W. Oman; 2. The mission of Augustine and his companions in relation to other agencies in the conversion of England Arthur James Mason; 3. The landing place of St Augustine, with a map T. McK. Hughes; 4. On some liturgical points relating to the mission of St Augustine Rev. H. A. Wilson; Maps.
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