In this lecture, delivered upon the establishment of the Dean Ireland's Professorship at the University of Oxford in 1847, Edward Hawkins pays tribute to the founder and provides a brief overview of the new professorship's purpose and scope. With its elegant prose and learned exposition, this lecture remains an eloquent expression of the ideals of scholarship and learning that have animated Oxford for centuries.
The Holy Lyfe and History of Saynt Werburge is a medieval hagiography of the titular saint, known for her miracles of healing and conversion. Featuring a detailed account of Werburge's life and a retelling of her most famous deeds, this book offers a window into the religious and cultural practices of the Middle Ages. Edited by noted historian Edward Hawkins, this edition includes extensive commentary and analysis.