Justice and Mercy : Moral Theology and the Exercise of Law in Twelfth-Century England Paperback / softback
by Philippa Byrne
Part of the Artes Liberales series
Paperback / softback
Description
This book examines one of the most fundamental issues in twelfth-century English politics: justice.
It demonstrates that during the foundational period for the common law, the question of judgement and judicial ethics was a topic of heated debate – a common problem with multiple different answers.
How to be a judge, and how to judge well, was a concern shared by humble and high, keeping both kings and parish priests awake at night.
Using theological texts, sermons, legal treatises and letter collections, the book explores how moralists attempted to provide guidance for uncertain judges.
It argues that mercy was always the most difficult challenge for a judge, fitting uncomfortably within the law and of disputed value.
Shining a new light on English legal history, Justice and mercy reveals the moral dilemmas created by the establishment of the common law. -- .
Information
-
Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages, 3 charts
- Publisher:Manchester University Press
- Publication Date:01/06/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781526155900
Other Formats
- Hardback from £79.65
- PDF from £16.80
£25.00
£22.35
Information
-
Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages, 3 charts
- Publisher:Manchester University Press
- Publication Date:01/06/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781526155900
