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The Sanctuaries And Sanctuary Seekers Of Mediaeval England

Name: The Sanctuaries And Sanctuary Seekers Of Mediaeval England
ISBN: 9781779791504

J. Charles Cox,

English
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The Sanctuaries And Sanctuary Seekers Of Mediaeval England

J. Charles Cox,

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J. Charles Cox's captivating exploration of medieval England's sanctuary system offers an intimate glimpse into a long-forgotten chapter of legal and ecclesiastical history. During the Middle Ages, certain churches and religious houses were designated as sanctuaries—holy spaces where fugitives from justice could claim temporary protection from arrest. Drawing on parish records, legal documents, and local lore, Cox reconstructs the practice in vivid detail, tracing its origins in early Christian law through its institutionalization under English monarchs. He examines the spiritual justifications for sanctuary, the political debates it provoked, and the social impact it had on local communities. Sanctuary seekers included debtors, murderers, political rebels, and innocents alike, and Cox's accounts of their stories—ranging from desperate pleas for mercy to cunning manipulations of the law—reveal the complex moral and legal dimensions of the institution. The book also surveys the architectural and symbolic features of sanctuary sites, including shrines, boundary crosses, and church towers, bringing the physical world of medieval justice to life. Rich in historical narrative and ecclesiastical insight, this study offers both scholars and lay readers a compelling look at how mercy, law, and superstition intersected in medieval society. It is essential reading for anyone interested in medieval religion, English common law, or the intersection of faith and justice in pre-modern Europe.

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