. The early history of Christian church bells is obscure. One cannot credit the medieval view that they were introduced by St. Paulinus (d. 431), who never mentioned them in his writings. The notion apparently stems from the coincidence that campana...

A bell rings for good reason. (Spanish) A cracked bell can never sound well. (German) A motionless bell never rings. (Chinese) Bells call to church but do not enter. (French) Bells toll twice for a woman and thrice for a man. (Spanish) Even bells...

Bell may refer to: Devices that produce sound Bell (instrument), a simple sound-making device Altar bell, a bell rung during the Catholic Mass Bell (school), a bell that signals transitions during a school day Bell cymbal, a small cymbal. The bell is...