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The Soliloquies of Augustine is a two-book document written in 386–387 AD by the Christian theologian Augustine of Hippo.

The book has the form of an "inner dialogue" in which questions are posed, discussions take place and answers are provided, leading to self-knowledge. The first book begins with an inner dialogue which seeks to know a soul. In the second book it becomes clear that the soul Augustine wants to get to know is his own.

A translation of the first half of the Soliloquies into Old English is attributed to Alfred the Great, where it is known as the Blostman ('bloom') or Anthology.

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The poem has a claim to being the oldest surviving English poem:the poem was composed between 658 and 680, in the early stages of the Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England; even on the basis of the surviving manuscripts, the poem is the earliest securely dateable example of Old English verse. Correspondingly, it is one of the oldest surviving samples of Germanic alliterative verse, constituting a prominent landmark for the study of Old English literature and for the early use of traditional poetic form for Christian themes following the conversion of early medieval England to Christianity. This poem is one of the main examples of Northumbrian dialects.

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The Lindisfarne Gospels is an illuminated manuscript gospel book probably produced around the years 715–720 in the monastery at Lindisfarne, off the coast of Northumberland. The manuscript is one of the finest works in the unique style of Hiberno-Saxon or Insular art, combining Mediterranean, Anglo-Saxon and Celtic elements. The Lindisfarne Gospels are presumed to be the work of a monk named Eadfrith, who became Bishop of Lindisfarne.

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Beowulf is an Old English epic poem in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature. The date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating is for the manuscript, which was produced between 975 and 1025 AD. Scholars call the anonymous author the "Beowulf poet". The story is set in pagan Scandinavia in the 6th century.

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This historical document is a collection of annals that chronicle the history of the Anglo-Saxons, beginning with the Roman occupation of Britain and continuing through to the 12th century. The Chronicle is a crucial source for understanding the political, social, and cultural developments of early medieval England.

The Chronicle covers a wide range of topics, including significant events such as battles, royal successions, coronations, and ecclesiastical matters. It also provides valuable insights into everyday life, such as weather patterns, famines, and the impact of Viking raids.

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The Dream of the Rood, Old English lyric, the earliest dream poem and one of the finest religious poems in the English language, once, but no longer, attributed to Caedmon or Cynewulf. In a dream the unknown poet beholds a beautiful tree—the rood, or cross, on which Christ died. The rood tells him its own story. Forced to be the instrument of the saviour’s death, it describes how it suffered the nail wounds, spear shafts, and insults along with Christ to fulfill God’s will. Once blood-stained and horrible, it is now the resplendent sign of mankind’s redemption.

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The "Cura Pastoralis," also known as "Pastoral Care" or "Pastoral Theology," has played a significant role in English-language literature and pastoral practice. Originally written by Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great) around the year 590 AD, the "Cura Pastoralis" served as a guidebook for bishops and clergy in their pastoral duties. It aimed to provide practical advice on the pastoral care of souls, covering topics such as preaching, counseling, and the moral responsibilities of church leaders.

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"The Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius

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"The Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius

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The Consolation of Philosophy or simply the Consolation, is a philosophical work by the Roman philosopher Boethius. Written in 523 while he was imprisoned and awaiting execution by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric, it is often described as the last great Western work of the Classical Period. Boethius' Consolation heavily influenced the philosophy of late antiquity, as well as Medieval and early Renaissance Christianity.

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The Exeter Book, also known as the Codex Exoniensis or Exeter Cathedral Library MS 3501, is a large codex of Old English poetry, believed to have been produced in the late tenth century AD. It is one of the four major manuscripts of Old English poetry.

Aside from eight leaves added to the codex after it was written, the Exeter Book consists entirely of poetry. However, unlike the Junius manuscript, which is dedicated to biblically inspired works, the Exeter Book is noted for the unmatched diversity of genres among its contents, as well as their generally high level of poetic quality.

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a manual for priests on how to conduct their

duties; Penned around 590 by Pope Gregory I, "The Pastoral Care" quickly transcended its time. Widely translated during the Middle Ages, it reached far and wide, even earning an Old English rendition by King Alfred the Great himself in the late 9th century. This profound influence on pastoral theology in the West solidified "The Pastoral Care" as a cornerstone, offering timeless wisdom and guidance for generations of leaders navigating the challenges and opportunities of guiding their flock.

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A poem set in England on August 11, 991; probably written in the 990s; first published in 1726. The English lord Byrhtnoth leads an army to confront an invading force of Vikings; after a heroic battle, he is slain and the English army is defeated.

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"Judith," nestled within the Beowulf Manuscript, resonates with the heroic spirit of Old English literature. The poem unfolds the daring exploits of Judith, a resilient widow who devises a cunning plan to save her besieged people from the Assyrian menace led by General Holofernes. Crafted in alliterative verse, the narrative's rhythmic cadence echoes the linguistic traditions of the era. Despite the manuscript's wear and tear, "Judith" endures as a captivating glimpse into the cultural, religious, and literary tapestry of the Anglo-Saxon period, revealing layers of complexity in its portrayal of a formidable female protagonist

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Vercelli Book, Old English manuscript written in the late 10th century. It contains texts of the poem Andreas, two poems by Cynewulf, The Dream of the Rood, an “Address of the Saved Soul to the Body,” and a fragment of a homiletic poem, as well as 23 prose homilies and a prose life of St. Guthlac, the Vercelli Guthlac. The book is so named because it was found in the cathedral library at Vercelli, northwestern Italy, in 1822. Marginalia in the manuscript indicate that the manuscript was in English use in the 11th century. It was probably taken to Italy by one of the numerous Anglo-Saxon pilgrims on the way to Rome.

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In terms of vocabulary, the Chronicles aid in understanding Old English vocabulary, revealing words that have either evolved, become obsolete, or persisted into modern English.It help us see how the way English is structured and the rules it follows (grammar and syntax) have changed over time. By looking at how sentences are put together, how verbs are used, and other grammatical details in the Chronicles, linguists can figure out how English has developed and which language rules have changed or been replaced over the years.

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The Franks Casket (or the Auzon Casket) is a small Anglo-Saxon whale's bone chest from the early 8th century.

The casket is densely decorated with knife-cut narrative scenes in flat two-dimensional low-relief and with inscriptions mostly in Anglo-Saxon runes. Generally thought to be of Northumbrian origin, it is of unique importance for the insight it gives into early Anglo-Saxon art and culture. Both identifying the images and interpreting the runic inscriptions has generated a considerable amount of scholarship.

It is named after a former owner, Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks, who gave it to the British Museum.

The imagery is very diverse in its subject matter and derivations, and includes a single Christian image, the Adoration of the Magi, along with images derived from Roman history (Emperor Titus) and Roman mythology (Romulus and Remus), as well as a depiction of at least one legend indigenous to the Germanic peoples: that of Weyland the Smith.

It has also been suggested that there may be an episode from the Sigurd legend, an otherwise lost episode from the life of Weyland's brother Egil, a Homeric legend involving Achilles, and perhaps even an allusion to the legendary founding of England by Hengist and Horsa.

The inscriptions "display a deliberate linguistic and alphabetic virtuosity; though they are mostly written in Old English and in runes, they shift into Latin and the Roman alphabet; then back into runes while still writing Latin". Some are written upside down or back to front.

Some examples of Old English and runic writing on the panels:

1. ᚱᚩᛗᚹᚪᛚᚢᛋᚪᚾᛞᚱᛖᚢᛗᚹᚪᛚᚢᛋᛏᚹᛟᚷᛖᚾ ᚷᛁᛒᚱᚩᚦᚫᚱᚪᚠᛟᛞᛞᚫᚻᛁᚫᚹᚣᛚᛁᚠᛁᚾᚱᚩᛗᚫᚳᚫᛋᛏᚱᛁ ᚩᚦᛚᚫᚢᚾᚾᛖᚷ - Rōmwalus and Rēomwalus, twēgen gebrōðera: fēdde hīe wylf in Rōmeceastre, ēðle unnēah. - Romulus and Remus, two brothers, a she-wolf nourished them in Rome, far from their native land.

2. ᚻᛖᚱᚠᛖᚷᛏᚪᚦ ᛏᛁᛏᚢᛋᛖᚾᛞᚷᛁᚢᚦᛖᚪᛋᚢ' -'Hēr feohtaþ Tītus and Iūdēas’ - 'Here Titus and the Jews fight'.