Bartholome of Exeter Bishop and Canonist - A Study in the Telfth Century [Paperback]

Originally published in 1937, this book contains a biography of Bartholomew of Exeter.Originally published in 1937, this book contains a biography of Bartholomew of Exeter, one of the few bishops who supported Thomas Becket in his quarrel with Henry II. Some of his letters from the Pope, who used him as a judge delegate, are included in the volume, as is the Latin text of Bartholomew's Penetential.Originally published in 1937, this book contains a biography of Bartholomew of Exeter, one of the few bishops who supported Thomas Becket in his quarrel with Henry II. Some of his letters from the Pope, who used him as a judge delegate, are included in the volume, as is the Latin text of Bartholomew's Penetential.Originally published in 1937, this book contains a biography of Bartholomew of Exeter, one of the few bishops who supported Thomas Becket in his quarrel with Henry II. Some of his letters from the Pope, who used him as a judge delegate, are included in the volume, as is the Latin text of Bartholomew's Penetential, which deals with breaches of canon law and the penalties prescribed. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English church history and the relations between the English monarchy and the Catholic Church.Preface; Abbreviations; Part I. Biography: 1. Early years; 2. Bartholemew and Becket; 3. After Becket: the bishop's last years; 4. The bishop as papal judge-delegate; 5. The bishop in his diocese; 6. The personality of Bartholemew and his literary circle; Appendix 1. The early archdeacons of Exeter; Appendix 2. Charters and other documents; Part II. The Penitential: 1. Introduction; 2. Text of Cotton MS. Vitellius A. xii; Bibliography; List of scripture citations; List of canonist authorities; Index to Part I; Index to Part II.