Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred Summary and Analysis

As with Life of Cuthbert, Eddius Stephanus begins Life of Wilfredwith his dedication, which is to his Bishop, Acca, and his Abbot, Tatberht. He finds the work of producing a biography difficult but with God's help he knows he can persevere. He profits from the work mentally as well.

Chapters 1 - 9. Wilfred was born in 634 and Eddius claims that he was predestined for holiness and God's glory. He was also sanctified in the womb when a group of men saw a house catch on fire. Frantic, the men ran trying to put the fire out but the women attending Wilfred's mother giving birth came and calmed them, telling them of a light that was to shine, i.e. the child. Wilfred also chooses God when he was a boy. He always...