CONTINUING IN THE WORD
Perspectives on Homeschooling and Classical Christian Education from Scholars Online
Author: Christe McMenomy
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November 16: Margaret of Scotland
Margaret is one of those remarkable people who are worth studying not only for their own life history, but also for the influence they had on later generations. She was born in Hungary around 1045 while her father, Edward, was in exile. Her family eventually returned to England, and her brother Edgar was declared King…
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November 15: Winwæd
Looking through the list of events for November 15, I ran across this one: 655 – Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria Wikipedia, November 15 entry I had not heard of the battle, or the river Winwæd, or of Penda or Oswiu, although I do have a vague…
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November 13: St. Augustine of Hippo
While today is not his Feast Day (that’s August 28), November 13 is the anniversary of the birth of Augustine, Bishop of Hippo and prolific author of theologic works, many of which still survive. Church tradition honors the date of a saint’s death, because historically this was the anniversary of martyrdom for many the church…