Budiman Prospectus
Maryani
I change my topic and concentrate on Bede.
Reading Bede’s work The Ecclesiastical history of the English People without cultural understanding will lead to skeptical perspective of this work. Those who do not have any knowledge about western culture during early medieval time will be lost in translation. But I will argue that even though understanding the history as a background is beneficial, Bede’s work is self explanatory to be understood by any Christian even with almost no knowledge about this era.
My arguments are:
1. 1. Bede purpose goal of his work is: “Should history tell of good men of good men and their good estate, the thoughtful listener is spurred on to imitate the good; should it record the evil ends of wicked men, no less effectually the devout and earnest listener or reader is kindled to eschew what is harmful and perverse, and himself with greater care pursue those things which he has learned to be good and pleasing in the sight of God.” (Preface)
Bede’s audiences are Christians for only this group of people can live a continuous sanctify life that good and pleasing to God. Therefore by default faith is needed to read his work and reason is necessary to hear what Bede’s intentions are. So that readers’ vision will not be hinders by miracles (for example), because they are the stepping stone for the greater purpose: to preach the salvation; to bring glory to the one and only kingdom; the kingdom of God.
2. 2. Analyzing Bede’s resources, his perspective and style of writing. “...accepting the story I read in simple faith; but in part I also made it my business to add with care what I was able to learn myself from the trustworthy testimony of reliable witnesses” (Preface)
The transition of Book 1 and Book 2 concerning Gregory’s live is the best example how Bede’s utilizes letters and stories without any evidence. Bede’s Letter to Egbert provides Bede’s perspective on how to live as a servant of Christ.
3. 3.The fruit of Bede’s life - Bede’s other works and Cuthbert’s Letter.
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Chris Schlect
I take it one of your sentences in your opening paragraph is the main thesis you plan to advance. My concern is that the claim you want to prove requires evidence about Bede's readers rather than a focus on Bede.
Another concern is argumentative coherence. Your three arguments, if proven true, do not establish your overall conclusion. Moreover, for each one, the supporting evidence from Bede does not entail the point you draw from it. See specific comments below... CRS
On Tuesday, August 14, 2012 10:43:16 PM UTC-7, Maryani wrote:
I change my topic and concentrate on Bede.
Reading Bede’s work The Ecclesiastical history of the English People without cultural understanding will lead to skeptical perspective of this work. Those who do not have any knowledge about western culture during early medieval time will be lost in translation. But I will argue that even though understanding the history as a background is beneficial, Bede’s work is self explanatory to be understood by any Christian even with almost no knowledge about this era.
My arguments are:
1. 1. Bede purpose goal of his work is: “Should history tell of good men of good men and their good estate, the thoughtful listener is spurred on to imitate the good; should it record the evil ends of wicked men, no less effectually the devout and earnest listener or reader is kindled to eschew what is harmful and perverse, and himself with greater care pursue those things which he has learned to be good and pleasing in the sight of God.” (Preface)
Bede’s audiences are Christians for only this group of people can live a continuous sanctify life that good and pleasing to God. Therefore by default faith is needed to read his work and reason is necessary to hear what Bede’s intentions are. So that readers’ vision will not be hinders by miracles (for example), because they are the stepping stone for the greater purpose: to preach the salvation; to bring glory to the one and only kingdom; the kingdom of God.
2. 2. Analyzing Bede’s resources, his perspective and style of writing. “...accepting the story I read in simple faith; but in part I also made it my business to add with care what I was able to learn myself from the trustworthy testimony of reliable witnesses” (Preface)
The transition of Book 1 and Book 2 concerning Gregory’s live is the best example how Bede’s utilizes letters and stories without any evidence. Bede’s Letter to Egbert provides Bede’s perspective on how to live as a servant of Christ.
3. 3.The fruit of Bede’s life - Bede’s other works and Cuthbert’s Letter.
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