Bartholomew of Exeter
Bishop and Canonist - A Study in the Twelfth Century

Originally published in 1937, this book contains a biography of Bartholomew of Exeter.

Dom Adrian Morey (Author)

9781107450684, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 December 2014

334 pages
21.6 x 14 x 0.4 cm, 0.19 kg

Originally published in 1937, this book contains a biography of Bartholomew of Exeter, one of the few bishops who supported Thomas Becket in his quarrel with Henry II. Some of his letters from the Pope, who used him as a judge delegate, are included in the volume, as is the Latin text of Bartholomew's Penetential, which deals with breaches of canon law and the penalties prescribed. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English church history and the relations between the English monarchy and the Catholic Church.

Preface
Abbreviations
Part I. Biography: 1. Early years
2. Bartholemew and Becket
3. After Becket: the bishop's last years
4. The bishop as papal judge-delegate
5. The bishop in his diocese
6. The personality of Bartholemew and his literary circle
Appendix 1. The early archdeacons of Exeter
Appendix 2. Charters and other documents
Part II. The Penitential: 1. Introduction
2. Text of Cotton MS. Vitellius A. xii
Bibliography
List of scripture citations
List of canonist authorities
Index to Part I
Index to Part II.

Subject Areas: Church history [HRCC2]