Medieval Church Councils in Scotland

Uniquely in the kingdoms of western Christendom, the Scottish bishops obtained authority, in 1225, to hold inter-diocesan meetings without a supervisory archbishop, and continued to meet in this way for nearly 250 years. Donald Watt provides an authoritative study of these church councils from the Latin and English records based on original sources.In addition to creating an original work of considerable historical interest, Professor Watt brings discussion of the councils and their significance into the broader context of Scotland's political, legal, ecclesiastical and social situation over a long period.An important contribution to Scottish church history and to its influence on contemporary affairs.

Product details

• Authors: Donald Watt, Watt Donald
• Publisher: T. & T. Clark Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2000
• EAN: 9780567087317
• ISBN: 978-0-567-08731-7
• No. of pages: 204
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; History: specific events & topics, Religion / Christian Church / General, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, HISTORY / General, Scotland, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, c 1000 CE to c 1500, History: specific events and topics, Christian institutions & organizations, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, Religious institutions and organizations