English Church Law and Divorce (Classic Reprint): Notes on the Reformatio Legum Ecclesiasticarum; Notes on the Divorce and Re-Marriage of Sir John ... of Sir John Stawell (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore how centuries of church law shaped divorce and remarriage in England This edition surveys the Reformatio Legum Ecclesiasticarum and key cases, including the Stawell matter, to reveal how early English church law influenced marital outcomes.
The work frames the evolution of canon law, its conflicts with royal authority, and the way courts addressed dower, reconciliation, and divorce. It combines critical excerpts with scholarly notes to illuminate legal thought, procedural steps, and the limits of reform in a changing religious landscape.
- How divorce arguments moved through ecclesiastical courts and the role of judges and commissioners
- Connections between canonical rules and parliamentary acts on marriage and adultery
- Case studies that illustrate legal concepts like reconciliation, divorce a mensa, and dowry disputes
- Key figures and texts that shaped the English approach to marital law
Ideal for readers of legal history, ecclesiastical law, and early modern English governance who want a concise, document-driven look at how theology and law intersected in marriage decisions.
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We are greatly indebted to the Rev. Claude Jenkins, the Lambeth Librarian, for the invaluable assistance he has rendered in respeét of Part I and its Appendices, by copying this ms., writing the introduétion to it, com piling the Index, reading proofshand helping in other ways. Many of the extraé'ts from the works of writers of the sixteenth century were furnished by Mr. Jenkins, and but for his learning and industry would not have been discovered. Much assistance in searching for and copy ing records of cases in the Ecclesiastical Courts has been received and is gratefully acknowledged in the text and footnotes, but special mention should be made of our obligations in this respeé't to Mr. Kenneth Munro and Mr. W. J. Hardy, who have given valuable help in the preparation of Part I. In the text, as dis tinguished from the Appendices, modern spelling has, for the sake of clearness, been generally employed.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of the Reformatio Legum Ecclesiasticarum, an ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to reform ecclesiastical laws. The author traces the Reformation's origins to the reign of Henry VIII, when Parliament empowered a commission of 32 to revise canon law, with a focus on divorce. Amid the religious and political turmoil of the 16th century, the commission's work was influenced by prominent figures like Archbishop Cranmer and the foreign Protestant reformer Peter Martyr. Despite being incomplete at Henry's death, the Reformatio was revived under Edward VI and finally published in 1571, albeit without royal assent. It proposed sweeping changes to divorce laws, allowing it in cases beyond adultery, but encountered resistance from both the Crown and the Church of England. The author explores the Reformatio's significance in the broader context of religious and legal reforms in Tudor England, shedding light on the complex interplay between church and state in shaping societal norms during a transformative period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331780090_0
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