Bishop Reginald Pecock
A Study in Ecclesiastical History and Thought

Originally published in 1945, this book presents a comprehensive study of Reginald Pecock, the fifteenth-century Bishop of Chichester.

V. H. H. Green (Author)

9781107643581, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 29 May 2014

270 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm, 0.3 kg

Originally published in 1945, this book was formed from the content of the Thirlwall Prize essay for 1941. The text presents a comprehensive study of Reginald Pecock, the fifteenth-century Bishop of Chichester whose trial for heresy and public abjuration to save himself from burning are the best remembered events in his life. Pecock's writings are used extensively in discussion of his character and scholarship, theological standing, attitude to the Lollards and significance in the religious life of his time. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Pecock, the history of Christianity and British history.

Preface
1. The study of Pecock
2. Pecock's early years
3. Pecock in London
4. Pecock as Bishop of St Asaph
5. Pecock as Bishop of Chichester
6. Pecock's trial and sentence
7. Pecock's character
8. Pecock as a scholar
9. The Lollards
10. Pecock's reply to the Lollards
11. Pecock's reply to the Lollards (2)
12. Bishop Pecock as critic
13. Bishop Pecock and the English language
14. Pecock the theologian
15. Pecock's significance
Appendix I. Biblical references in Pecock's works
Appendix II. Pecock's works
Appendix III. Glossary
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Church history [HRCC2]