The English Church & the Papacy in the Middle Ages
The English Church & the Papacy in the Middle Ages

Author: Clifford Hugh Lawrence

Publisher: Alan Sutton Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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This is a revised edition of C.H. Lawrence's classic study of relations between the papacy and England, from the conversion of England by St Augustine in 597 to the eve of the Reformation.

The Medieval Papacy
The Medieval Papacy

Author: Geoffrey Barraclough

Publisher:

Published: 1968

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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An English Protestant authority on papal history examines the medieval church as an historical phenomenon to show that the growth of papal authority and its legal and administrative machinery militated against spiritual leadership.

The Popes and the Papacy in the Early Middle Ages (Routledge Revivals)
The Popes and the Papacy in the Early Middle Ages (Routledge Revivals)

Author: Jeffrey Richards

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 1317678168

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There has been a tendency to the view the history of the early medieval papacy predominantly in ideological terms, which has resulted in the over-exaggeration of the idea of the papal monarchy. In this study, first published in 1979, Jeffrey Richards questions this view, arguing that whilst the papacy’s power and responsibility grew during the period under discussion, it did so by a series of historical accidents rather than a coherent radical design. The title redresses the imbalance implicit in the monarchical interpretation, and emphasizes other important political, administrative and social aspects of papal history. As such it will be of particular value to students interested in the history of the Church; in particular, the development of the early medieval papacy, and the shifting policies and characteristics of the popes themselves.

The Routledge History of Medieval Christianity
The Routledge History of Medieval Christianity

Author: R. N. Swanson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-04-10

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 1317508084

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The Routledge History of Medieval Christianity explores the role of Christianity in European society from the middle of the eleventh-century until the dawning of the Reformation. Arranged in four thematic sections and comprising 23 originally commissioned chapters plus introductory overviews to each part by the editor, this book provides an authoritative survey of a vital element of medieval history. Comprehensive and cohesive, the volume provides a holistic view of Christianity in medieval Europe, examining not only the church itself but also its role in, influence on, and tensions with, contemporary society. Chapters therefore range from examinations of structures, theology and devotional practices within the church to topics such as gender, violence and holy warfare, the economy, morality, culture, and many more besides, demonstrating the pervasiveness and importance of the church and Christianity in the medieval world. Despite the transition into an increasingly post-Christian age, the historic role of Christianity in the development of Europe remains essential to the understanding of European history – particularly in the medieval period. This collection will be essential reading for students and scholars of medieval studies across a broad range of disciplines.