Book contents
- The Cambridge History of Medieval Canon Law
- The Cambridge History of Medieval Canon Law
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Maps
- Tables
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Medieval Canon Law: Introduction
- Part I The History of Medieval Canon Law
- Part II The Sources and Dissemination of Medieval Canon Law
- 10 Theology and the Theological Sources of Canon Law
- 11 Church Councils
- 12 Decretals and Lawmaking
- 13 Roman Law: Symbiotic Companion and Servant of Canon Law
- 14 Law Schools and Legal Education
- 15 Local Knowledge of Canon Law, c. 1150–1250
- 16 Medieval Canon Law Manuscripts and Early Printed Books
- Part III Doctrine and Society
- Bibliography of Primary Sources
- Index
- References
11 - Church Councils
from Part II - The Sources and Dissemination of Medieval Canon Law
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 13 January 2022
Book contents
- The Cambridge History of Medieval Canon Law
- The Cambridge History of Medieval Canon Law
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Maps
- Tables
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Medieval Canon Law: Introduction
- Part I The History of Medieval Canon Law
- Part II The Sources and Dissemination of Medieval Canon Law
- 10 Theology and the Theological Sources of Canon Law
- 11 Church Councils
- 12 Decretals and Lawmaking
- 13 Roman Law: Symbiotic Companion and Servant of Canon Law
- 14 Law Schools and Legal Education
- 15 Local Knowledge of Canon Law, c. 1150–1250
- 16 Medieval Canon Law Manuscripts and Early Printed Books
- Part III Doctrine and Society
- Bibliography of Primary Sources
- Index
- References
Summary
Church councils formed an integral part of medieval canon law, indeed one might say its backbone. Nicaea I in 325 will be our starting point, for, although this council belongs to the early Church, its influence upon medieval canon law was profound. It was first in the list of councils that came to be regarded as ecumenical, that is, as a council of the whole Church. Although ecumenical councils form the main focus of this chapter, attention will also be given to local councils, which played important roles in canonical development.
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- The Cambridge History of Medieval Canon Law , pp. 192 - 207Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2022
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