The Conversion of the Heptarchy: Seven Lectures Given at St. Paul's (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. F. Browne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666904235 ISBN 13: 9780666904232

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unravel the early history of England’s church and the rise of Mercian power.

This scholarly study examines how the conversion of Mercia shaped ecclesiastical boundaries, sees how bishops and sees developed over time, and analyzes key moments in early English church politics. Rich with historical detail, it illuminates how regional leadership and church organization interacted with royal power.

Through careful analysis of source material and canonical issues, the work traces the evolution of Mercian sees from the mid‑7th century onward, including connections to Lichfield, Hereford, Worcester, and other centers. It offers readers a window into how bishops were chosen, how disputes over ordination mattered, and how broader church structures emerged in a shifting landscape.

• Clear discussion of medieval church governance and its regional variations
• Explanations of key figures and ecclesiastical decisions for context
• Connections between political events and church organization
• Analyses grounded in historical sources of the period

Ideal for readers of ecclesiastical history and those curious about how early English church structures took shape.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666904235
• ISBN 13: 9780666904232
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 263