Robert Grosseteste as Bishop of Lincoln: The Episcopal Rolls, 1235-1253
First modern edition of medieval ecclesiastical documents illuminates the career of a senior prelate.

Robert Grosseteste, teacher, scholar and pastor, remains one of the dominant figures of the medieval English church. A major influence on the early history of Oxford University, his writings on a wide range of theological and scientific subjects have been widely studied. His concern for pastoral care is also well attested; as bishop of Lincoln from 1235 until his death in 1253, he had the opportunity to exercise the pastoral office in the largest diocesein western Europe. But how did Grosseteste's theories of pastoral care work out in practice?
The study of Grosseteste's career as a diocesan bishop has been hampered by the relative inaccessibility of the records of his episcopate, published in an unsatisfactory edition in 1911 and long out of print. This completely new edition of Grosseteste's episcopal rolls makes it possible to take a fresh look at how he tackled the vexed issues of clerical ignorance, pluralism and non-residence in the aftermath of the reforms of the Lateran Council of 1215. They are presented here with an introductory study and elucidatory notes.

Dr Philippa M. Hoskin is Reader in medieval history at the University of Lincoln
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Robert Grosseteste as Bishop of Lincoln: The Episcopal Rolls, 1235-1253
First modern edition of medieval ecclesiastical documents illuminates the career of a senior prelate.

Robert Grosseteste, teacher, scholar and pastor, remains one of the dominant figures of the medieval English church. A major influence on the early history of Oxford University, his writings on a wide range of theological and scientific subjects have been widely studied. His concern for pastoral care is also well attested; as bishop of Lincoln from 1235 until his death in 1253, he had the opportunity to exercise the pastoral office in the largest diocesein western Europe. But how did Grosseteste's theories of pastoral care work out in practice?
The study of Grosseteste's career as a diocesan bishop has been hampered by the relative inaccessibility of the records of his episcopate, published in an unsatisfactory edition in 1911 and long out of print. This completely new edition of Grosseteste's episcopal rolls makes it possible to take a fresh look at how he tackled the vexed issues of clerical ignorance, pluralism and non-residence in the aftermath of the reforms of the Lateran Council of 1215. They are presented here with an introductory study and elucidatory notes.

Dr Philippa M. Hoskin is Reader in medieval history at the University of Lincoln
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Robert Grosseteste as Bishop of Lincoln: The Episcopal Rolls, 1235-1253

Robert Grosseteste as Bishop of Lincoln: The Episcopal Rolls, 1235-1253

by Philippa M. Hoskin (Editor)
Robert Grosseteste as Bishop of Lincoln: The Episcopal Rolls, 1235-1253

Robert Grosseteste as Bishop of Lincoln: The Episcopal Rolls, 1235-1253

by Philippa M. Hoskin (Editor)

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First modern edition of medieval ecclesiastical documents illuminates the career of a senior prelate.

Robert Grosseteste, teacher, scholar and pastor, remains one of the dominant figures of the medieval English church. A major influence on the early history of Oxford University, his writings on a wide range of theological and scientific subjects have been widely studied. His concern for pastoral care is also well attested; as bishop of Lincoln from 1235 until his death in 1253, he had the opportunity to exercise the pastoral office in the largest diocesein western Europe. But how did Grosseteste's theories of pastoral care work out in practice?
The study of Grosseteste's career as a diocesan bishop has been hampered by the relative inaccessibility of the records of his episcopate, published in an unsatisfactory edition in 1911 and long out of print. This completely new edition of Grosseteste's episcopal rolls makes it possible to take a fresh look at how he tackled the vexed issues of clerical ignorance, pluralism and non-residence in the aftermath of the reforms of the Lateran Council of 1215. They are presented here with an introductory study and elucidatory notes.

Dr Philippa M. Hoskin is Reader in medieval history at the University of Lincoln

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780901503992
Publisher: BOYDELL & BREWER INC
Publication date: 05/21/2015
Series: Kathleen Major Series of Medieval Records , #1
Pages: 601
Product dimensions: 9.20(w) x 6.40(h) x 2.00(d)

Table of Contents

Preface VII

Abbreviations IX

Bibliography XIII

Introduction XXV

The rolls XXVI

Physical appearance XXVII

The hands XXXIII

The purpose of the rolls XLIV

Pastoral care in the diocese of Lincoln XLVIII

Grosseteste's pastoral theology XLVIII

Grosseteste's theory of diocesan administration XLIX

Pastoral care in practice within the rolls LV

Pluralism and non-residence LVIII

Education LXVI

Visitation and clerical morality LXX

Conclusion LXXIII

Editorial Method LXXIV

The Text 1

Archdeaconry of Lincoln 1

Archdeaconry of Northampton 115

Archdeaconry of Oxford 191

Archdeaconry of Stow 241

Archdeaconry of Leicester 263

Archdeaconry of Bedford 307

Archdeaconry of Buckingham 341

Archdeaconry of Huntingdon 381

Appendix 1 The Itinerary of Bishop Grosseteste 425

Appendix 2 The Structure of the Rolls 435

Index of Persons and Places 443

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