Eichbauer, Melodie H.
Medieval Canon Law (The Medieval World)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367742409
- author:
- Eichbauer, Melodie H.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 212
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.33 kg
- Genre:
- History, Medieval, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding medieval canon law is essential to grasping how the medieval church functioned and influenced the lay world within its care. This second edition of "Medieval Canon Law" provides a comprehensive overview of its development from its beginnings to the end of the Middle Ages, incorporating recent scholarly trends.
The book has been fully revised and updated by Melodie H. Eichbauer, adding new material on the early Middle Ages, the significance of earlier versions of Gratian's Decretum, and research into law emanating from secular authorities. Separate chapters examine canon law in intellectual spaces, canonical courts and procedures, and its impact on people's lives.
With references to current literature and resources, this edition aims to make researching in the field more accessible. The book concludes with the influence of canon law in Western society, highlighting its importance in understanding medieval society. Appendices provide examples of how canonical texts are cited and biographical notes on featured canonists.
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