Ancient laws, modern access.
This edition brings together a vast collection of ecclesiastical laws, canons, and memorials from early English church history, translated with explanatory notes for today’s readers. It helps you understand how church government and worship shaped England from its foundations onward.
These volumes compile decrees and ordinances from major councils and bishops, along with historical introductions and translator’s notes. The contents cover a long arc of church discipline, customs, and moral guidance that influenced both faith and daily life.
- Primary canons and ecclesiastical laws from famous bishops and councils
- Historical Prefaces and translator annotations to aid comprehension
- Biographies and context for key figures in early English church history
- A detailed index of terms, topics, and important decrees
Ideal for readers of church history, legal history, and scholars seeking a tangible link to medieval ecclesiastical life through original laws and their modern explanations.