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) - Brossura

Dibdin, Lewis

 
9781331780090: 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)

Sinossi

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.

Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo

9780656154500: English Church Law and Divorce: Notes on the Reformatio Legum Ecclesiasticarum; Notes on the Divorce and Re-Marriage of Sir John Stawell (Classic Reprint)

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0656154500 ISBN 13:  9780656154500
Casa editrice: Forgotten Books, 2018
Rilegato