Legal Architecture of English Cathedrals

This book explains and evaluates the regulatory framework applicable to cathedrals and considers how this regulatory framework is perceived and experienced.

List of contents

1. The Cathedral Church: Foundation, Form and Function 2. The Episcopal Throne: The Appointment and Functions of the Bishop 3. The Font, Altar, and Pulpit: Sacraments, Worship and Mission 4. The Nave and Crossing: The Cathedral Community, Hospitality and Outreach 5. The Choir and Presbytery: The Dean, Canons, and Musicians 6. The Chapter House: The Body Corporate – Council, Chapter and College 7. The Library and Cloister: Education – Learning and Teaching 8. The Treasury: Cathedral Property, Treasure and Finance 9. The Fabric of the Cathedral Church: Care and Conservation 10. The Cathedral Close: The Precinct, Houses and Security Conclusion. The Cathedral as a Normative Space: Conception and Experience

About the author

Norman Doe DCL (Lambeth), LLD (Cambridge) Professor of Law, Cardiff University. Director of the Centre for Law and Religion, Cardiff School of Law and Politics. Sometime Visiting Research Scholar, Corpus Christi College, Oxford Chancellor of the Diocese of Bangor.

Summary

This book explains and evaluates the regulatory framework applicable to cathedrals and considers how this regulatory framework is perceived and experienced.

Product details

• Authors: Norman Doe, Doe Norman
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367594657
• ISBN: 978-0-367-59465-7
• No. of pages: 274
• Series: Law and Religion
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; LAW / General, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, RELIGION / Christian Church / Canon & Ecclesiastical Law, Christianity, History of Religion, Religion & politics, Christian Churches, denominations, groups, Church history, Religion and Politics, Jurisprudence and general issues, Ecclesiastical (canon) law, Systems of law: ecclesiastical (canon) law