The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of Ælfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I.

"The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church" by Abbot Ælfric of Eynsham is a collection of sermons from the 1000s that intends to educate regular people about the Christian faith. Presented with both the original old English and a new translation, the homilies begin with Ælfric explaining the purpose of making these sermons readable for the common person. Beginning with the story of creation, the sermons describe God and humanity's relationship with him, as well as detailing the tales of Adam and Eve. The collection reveals what Anglo-Saxon church leaders believed about morality, faith, and life after death.