Title Episcopal reform and politics in early modern Europe / edited by Jennifer Mara DeSilva

Published Kirksville, Mo. : Truman State University Press, ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 226 pages) : illustrations Series Early modern studies series ; 10 Early modern studies series ; 10. Contents pt. 1. Episcopal authority -- pt. 2. Pastoral practice -- pt. 3. Clerical reform Summary "In the tumultuous period of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries when ecclesiastical reform spread across Europe, the traditional role of the bishop as a public exemplar of piety, morality, and communal administration came under attack. In communities where there was tension between religious groups or between spiritual and secular governing bodies, the bishop became a lightning rod for struggles over hierarchical authority and institutional autonomy. These struggles were intensified by the ongoing negotiation of the episcopal role and by increased criticism of the cleric, especially during periods of religious war and in areas that embraced reformed churches. This volume contextualizes the diversity of episcopal experience across early modern Europe, while showing the similarity of goals and challenges among various confessional, social, and geographical communities. Until now there have been few studies that examine the spectrum of responses to contemporary challenges, the high expectations, and the continuing pressure bishops faced in their public role as living examples of Christian ideals."--Publisher's description Notes Restrictions on access to electronic version: access available to SOAS staff and students only, using SOAS id and password Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Catholic Church -- Bishops -- History SUBJECT Catholic Church fast Katholische Kirche gnd Council of Trent (1545-1563 : Trento, Italy) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79144782 Council of Trent fast Subject Episcopacy -- History Clergy -- Office -- History Christianity and politics -- Catholic Church -- History Christianity and politics -- Europe -- History RELIGION -- Christian Theology -- Ecclesiology. Bishops Christianity and politics Christianity and politics -- Catholic Church Clergy -- Office Episcopacy Katholische Erneuerung Klerus Kirchenreform SUBJECT Europe -- Church history. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85045633 Subject Europe Genre/Form Church history History Form Electronic book Author DeSilva, Jennifer Mara, 1976- LC no. 2012030760 ISBN 9781612480725 1612480721 9781612480756 1612480756 9781612480749 1612480748 9780271090672 0271090677

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