This book presents biographies of six bishops from the medieval German empire, translated into English for the first time. The bishop was a ubiquitous figure across medieval Europe, providing leadership to the community of Christians within dioceses and linking day-to-day life to centres of political power and ecclesiastical authority. They were particularly prominent in the kingdom of Germany, where the most powerful churchmen led armies and advised kings. The texts collected here, originating in the tenth to thirteenth centuries, offer readers a lively entr�e to medieval social, religious and political conditions, as well as fascinating biographical details and information about law, architecture, warfare and government. They have been chosen to illustrate changes in the role of bishop over time; and the individuality, in character and activity, of each figure.
| ISBN: | 9781526175403 |
| Publication date: | 10th March 2026 |
| Author: | Jonathan Reed Lyon, Simon MacLean |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 416 pages |
| Series: | Manchester Medieval Sources |
| Genres: |
European history: medieval period, middle ages Religion and politics Writings of the Early Church Fathers Social and cultural history |
This book presents biographies of six bishops from the medieval German empire, translated into English for the first time. The bishop was a ubiquitous figure across medieval Europe, providing leadership to the community of Christians within dioceses and linking day-to-day life to centres of political power and ecclesiastical authority. They were particularly prominent in the kingdom of Germany, where the most powerful churchmen led armies and advised kings. The texts collected here, originating in the tenth to thirteenth centuries, offer readers a lively entr�e to medieval social, religious and political conditions, as well as fascinating biographical details and information about law, architecture, warfare and government. They have been chosen to illustrate changes in the role of bishop over time; and the individuality, in character and activity, of each figure.
Lords and Pastors features in the following genres: European history: medieval period, middle ages, Religion and politics, Writings of the Early Church Fathers, Social and cultural history
Lords and Pastors is available in Hardback
Lords and Pastors was written by Jonathan Reed Lyon, Simon MacLean and published by Manchester University Press
Lords and Pastors has 416 pages
Yes it is part of Manchester Medieval Sources series
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