Why Study Medieval Canon Law?
Kriston R. Rennie|Jason Taliadoros
Why study medieval canon law? Dominated for generations by German and French historians, the field is frequently viewed as hyper-specialised, arcane, abstruse, inaccessible even to scholars of history religion. Yet, this article suggests, nothing could be further from truth. To treat law peripheral life society ignore misunderstand its full potential. A current revival scholarship transforming general impression, bringing necessary relevance clarity law's importance in Middle Ages. By examining ‘state field’, argues that a renaissance now taking place, impact which only beginning felt. It examines recent developments between 11th 13th centuries, arguing has potential influence our understanding Europe whole.
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