9781330973530 - The Legal Position of the Clergy, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint) di Smith, Philip Vernon (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a concise overview of the legal position of parish clergy in the Church of England, covering both spiritualities and temporalities. The author traces the historical development of church law, from its foreign canon law and pre-Reformation origins, through Acts of Parliament, to the present-day canons and decisions of church courts. The book examines the legal status of the ancient parish and the various types of clergy who serve it, including rectors, vicars, perpetual curates, and assistant curates. It also discusses the legal duties and responsibilities of clergy, including their obligations to reside on their benefices, perform divine service, and administer the sacraments. The author provides practical guidance on the legal aspects of many pastoral activities, such as the solemnization of marriage and the administration of baptism and Holy Communion. The book also covers the legal restrictions on the clergy's secular pursuits and their civil exemptions and privileges. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of the legal framework in ensuring the well-being of the Church and the proper performance of its mission. 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.