Aelfric of Eynsham
Ælfric’s homilies and lives of saints describe Christian events, beliefs, and history in simple, clear language so that common Englishmen could understand. Compared to the homilies of Wulfstan (Archbishop of York), Ælfric’s texts focus more on the ideas of humility, compassion, and God’s mercy. His works also inform us of the Christian practices and the lives of monks after the English Benedictine Reform.