Popes and Church Reform in the 11th Century (Variorum Collected Studies Series)

The essays in this volume centre upon the epoch-making papacy of Gregory VII (1073-85), and complement the author’s major study of the pope. They look at the formation and expression of Gregory’s ideas, notably in relation to simony and clerical chastity, and emphasise his religious motivation; attention is also given to the impact of his pontificate on the Anglo-Norman lands and Scandinavia. The book further includes extended discussion of the contrasting figure of Lanfranc, Archbishop of Canterbury (1070-89), and of the complex question of the interaction between him and Pope Gregory. Eleventh-century Reformers' View Of Constantine. Spirituality Of Pope Gregory Vii Pope Gregory Vii And The Chastity Of The Clergy. Simon Magnus In South Italy. Gregory Papacy And Eremitical Monasticism. Papacy And The Berengarian Controversy Gregorian Reform In The Anglo-norman Lands. Pope Gregory Vii And The Bishoprics Of Central Italy. H.e.j. Cowdrey. A Collection Of 11 Essays By H.e.j. Cowdrey Previously Published Between 1988-1998. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.