Medieval Church Councils in Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland: T&T Clark, 2000 Book. As New. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. xvii, 185 pp, preface, abbreviations, 1. Early Evidence of Church Councils in Scotland to c. 1100. 2. Legatine Councils, 1125-1192; 3. Interim Arrangements, 1192-1225; 4. Establishment of the Scottish Provincial Council, 1225-1239; 5. Diocesan and Privincial Statutes of the Mid-13th century; 6. Membership and Organisation of the Provincial Council; 7. Developments, 12391296; 8. The Reign of Robert I, 1306-1329; 9. Provincial Councils and the Three Estates, 1329-1424; 10. Last Years of the Traditional Arrangements, 1424-1472; 11. Epilogue; index of persons and places. First Edition, 2000. "Uniquely in the kingdoms of western Christendom, the Scottish bishops obtained authority, in 1225, to hold inter-diocesan meetings without a supervisory archbishop, and continued to meet in this way for nearly 250 years. The author provides an authoritative study of these church councils from the Latin and English records based on original sources. In addition to creating an original work of considerable historical interest, he brings discussion of the councils and their significance into the broader context of Scotland's political, legal, ecclesiastical and social situation over a long period.An important contribution to Scottish church history and to its influence on contemporary affairs." Not Price Clipped. Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Red leatherette with gilt lettering to spine..