St. Hugh of Lincoln: Lectures Delivered at Oxford and Lincoln to Celebrate the Eighth Centenary of St. Hugh's Consecration as Bishop of Lincoln
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Saint Hugh, bishop of Lincoln from 1186 to 1200, was one of the most remarkable personalities of 12th-century England. To mark the 800th anniversary of his move to Lincoln, several eminent scholars have here contributed essays on how his life related to the ideals of the Carthusian Order, how he ruled his diocese, what kind of impact his sanctity had on English political and social life, and how he was viewed and venerated in the period after his death.
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THE THESIS
This collection of lectures investigates the historical significance and multifaceted legacy of Saint Hugh of Lincoln within the context of 12th-century English ecclesiastical and political life. Peter Mayr-Harting and a group of eminent scholars utilize primary source documentation and historical analysis to examine how Hugh’s Carthusian background influenced his administrative style as a bishop. The text argues that Hugh’s sanctity served as a critical bridge between monastic ideals and the practical demands of medieval governance.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the Carthusian Order's influence on 12th-century episcopal leadership.
- Historical examination of diocesan administration in medieval Lincoln.
- Evaluation of the intersection between religious sanctity and English political power.
- Documentation regarding the post-mortem veneration and cultural impact of Saint Hugh.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a scholarly contribution to the study of medieval hagiography and episcopal history. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for those with a background in medieval studies.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
1987-12-31
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198201206
ISBN-13:
9780198201205
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