Materials for the History of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury (Canonized by Pope Alexander III, AD 1173)

This seven-volume work, published 1875–85, brings together all Latin materials concerning the life and fall of Thomas Becket.

James Craigie Robertson (Edited by)

9781108049269, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 November 2012

586 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.3 cm, 0.85 kg

A scholar of Trinity College, Cambridge, who became canon of Canterbury in 1859, James Craigie Robertson (1813–82) edited for the Rolls Series this seven-volume work, published between 1875 and 1885. Superseding the earlier work of J. A. Giles, it is a collection of contemporary Latin lives and letters relating to the life of Thomas Becket (c.1120–70). Rising through the ranks to become royal chancellor and then archbishop of Canterbury, Becket fell dramatically out of favour with Henry II and, on his return from exile, was famously murdered in the cathedral church at Canterbury. Following his canonisation in 1173, his reputation grew considerably throughout western Christendom. Volume 2 comprises the lives compiled by Benedict of Peterborough and Alan of Tewkesbury, as well as John of Salisbury, who abandoned Becket in the church, and Edward Grim, who was injured trying to protect him.

Introduction
Passio Sancti Thomae Cantuariensis, auctore Benedicto Petriburgensi abbate
Miracula Sancti Thomae Cantuariensis, auctore Benedicto, abbate Petriburgensi
Appendix to the books of miracles
Vita Sancti Thomae, Cantuariensis archiepiscopi et martyris, auctoribus Joanne Saresberiensi et Alano abbate Tewkesberiensi
Vita S. Thomae, Cantuariensis archiepiscopi et martyris, auctore Edwardo Grim
Glossary to the books of miracles
Index to the miracles.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]