The Uses of the Dead - The Early Modern Develoment of Cy-pres Doctrine

Cyprès doctrine, which allows the purpose of a failing or impractical charitable gift to be changed, has been understood since the eighteenth century as a medieval canon law principle, derived from Roman law, to rescue souls by making good their last charitable intentions. The Uses of the Dead offers an alternate origin story for this judicial power, grounded in modern, secular concerns.

About the author

Caroline R. Sherman is assistant professor of history at the Catholic University of America

Summary

Cypres doctrine, which allows the purpose of a failing or impractical charitable gift to be changed, has been understood since the eighteenth century as a medieval canon law principle, derived from Roman law, to rescue souls by making good their last charitable intentions. The Uses of the Dead offers an alternate origin story for this judicial power, grounded in modern, secular concerns.

Product details

• Authors: Not Available (NA), Caroline R Sherman, Caroline R. Sherman
• Publisher: Catholic univ of america press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2017
• EAN: 9780813229508
• ISBN: 978-0-8132-2950-8
• No. of pages: 408
• Series: Studies in Medieval and Early; Studies in Medieval and Early Modern Canon Law; Studies in Medieval and Early; Studies in Medieval and Early Modern Canon Law
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law