02254cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500290015826400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350801190040452012980052353400450182165300430186685600430190916531UtSlPG20260610133403.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a03002006  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aBenham, William,d1831-191010aOld St. Paul's Cathedral 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-08-15  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Lesley Halamek and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Old St. Paul's Cathedral" by William Benham is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the architectural and social history of the famous cathedral, exploring its evolution from Roman London through the Christianization of the city, highlighting key figures such as Bishop Mellitus and Bishop Erkenwald, and detailing significant events that shaped its legacy, including fires and reconstructions.  The opening of the text sets the stage with a thorough discussion of the early history of London and the establishment of its first cathedral. Benham outlines the Roman origins of the site, suggesting the presence of a temple dedicated to Diana, before transitioning into the Christian era marked by the conversion of King Sebert under Bishop Mellitus. He recounts the destruction and rebuilding efforts of subsequent cathedrals, emphasizing the role of early bishops and notable events, such as the impact of the Norman Conquest on the church's authority and the architectural style. This foundational exploration serves to establish the rich historical tapestry that Old St. Paul's represents, preparing readers for a deeper examination of its religious and cultural significance throughout English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSt. Paul's Cathedral (London, England)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16531