Medieval Canon Law

ISBN-13: 9780367742416 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 264 str.

Melodie H. Eichbauer

Opis

It is impossible to understand how the medieval church functioned, influenced and controlled the lay world within its care, without understanding `canon law'. This book examines its development from its beginnings to the end of the Middle Ages, updating its findings in light of recent scholarly trends and a deeper look at the sources of law.

Spis treści

1. Law in the Early Christian Church 2. Canon Law in the Early Middle Ages 3. Canon Law amid Eleventh-Century Reform Efforts 4. Gratian and the Decretists 5. Decretals and the Decretalists 6. Canon Law in Intellectual Spaces 7. Courts and Procedure 8. Canon Law in the Lives of People 9. The Impact of Canon Law on Western Societies