Question

select the correct answer.
what is the \miracle\ in bedes \caedmons hymn\?

a. caedmon witnesses the birth of christ.

b. caedmon turns water into wine.

c. the abbess sees an apparition of the virgin mary.

d. caedmon gets the gift of song and poetry.

Explanation:

In Bede's "Caedmon's Hymn", Caedmon was previously unable to compose poetry or song. The miracle is that he received the gift of song and poetry (specifically, he was divinely inspired to create religious poetry). Option A is incorrect as Caedmon did not witness Christ's birth. Option B is incorrect as turning water to wine is associated with Jesus, not Caedmon. Option C is incorrect as the miracle is about Caedmon's gift, not the abbess's vision.

Answer:

D. Caedmon gets the gift of song and poetry.