There are eleven posts in
The Copy Book credited to
Reginald of Durham.
(In the case of some authors, the list may include translations
and paraphrases.)
1
Cuthbert and Sheriff John
ByReginald of Durham
The Sheriff of Northumberland allows wealth and power to go
to his head — and his digestion.
2
Cuthbert’s Box
Paraphrased from an account byReginald of Durham
Shortly before Easter, an ivory box went missing from the gifts
presented at the shrine of St Cuthbert.
3
Cuthbert’s Christmas
Paraphrased from an account byReginald of Durham
One Christmas Eve back in the twelfth century, a monk keeping midnight vigil in
Lindisfarne priory watched spellbound as two great doors opened all by themselves.
4
Educating Martin
Paraphrased from an account byReginald of Durham
When Sir Rodbert became Brother Martin, he found the change
so difficult that he began to wonder if even the saints were against him.
5
Ranulf’s Tooth
Paraphrased from an account byReginald of Durham
As he sat in his guest room at Durham Abbey, Ranulf de Capella
could think of nothing but finding someone to rid him of his painful toothache.
6
When Godric Sang with Angels
Paraphrased from an account byReginald of Durham
On Easter night, monk Reginald woke from a doze to find the aged
hermit Godric singing lustily.
