Dedication to Ceolwulf, King of the Northumbrians. |
Bede's motive in writing. |
His authorities. |
Albinus. |
Nothelm. |
Documents from the Roman archives. |
Earlier writers. |
Daniel, Bishop of the West Saxons. |
The monks of Lastingham |
Abbot Esi. |
Bishop Cynibert |
Personal knowledge |
An earlier life of Cuthbert |
Bede asks for the prayers of his readers. |