Tradition and Authority in the Western Church, 300-1140

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Tradition and Authority in the Western Church, 300-1140
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Karl F. Morrison
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:478
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenreChurch history
ISBN/Barcode 9780691621616
ClassificationsDewey:270
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 8 December 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

Beginning with the conversion of Constantine in 312 and the establishment of the Christian Empire, the book continues through the Middle Ages up to the publication of Gratian's Decretum, the great, systematic book of Church law which transformed the idea of tradition into legal concepts. Throughout this period the hierarchy was called upon to deal