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High priest Coifi profaning the temple of the idols, England, 7th century (1864). Artist: Unknown

High priest Coifi profaning the temple of the idols, England, 7th century (1864). Artist: Unknown

1-153-734 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

High priest Coifi profaning the temple of the idols, England, 7th century (1864). Coifi was the priest of the temple of Goodmanham in Northumbria in 627. According to the account of the Venerable Bede, Coifi's rejection of his religion in favour of Christianity assisted in persuading King Edwin of Northumbria to convert to Christianity.

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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Coifi: English: Priest
Medium
  1. Wood engraving
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World Europe United Kingdom England Northumbria

  1. 55 00 00 N , 002 30 00 W
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3613x3769
File Size : 39,895kb

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  1. 001365
  1. 001365
  1. 0390002705
  1. 1-153-734
  1. 1153734
  1. 2705
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