`This is a highly readable and accurate translation. The very useful annotations help to orient the modern reader with respect to medieval concepts, reflecting a profound understanding of thirteenth-century institutional history and the social and legal context of medieval Christianity. An extraordinary piece of scholarship.' James Ginther, Department of Theological Studies, St Louis University Robert Grosseteste (c.1170-1253) was an English statesman, philosopher, theologian, and bishop of Lincoln, and also one of the most controversial figures in his country's episcopate. His long life coincided with the central period of institutional, intellectual, and religious consolidation in medieval Europe and his letters provide important insights into the practices and preoccupations of the English clergy and laity in the first half of the thirteenth century. This volume contains the first complete translation of Grosseteste's collected Latin letters and shows that these were most likely chosen and arranged by Grosseteste himself. Shedding light on some of the period's crucial debates on issues of theology, law, pastoral care, and episcopal authority, F.A.C. Mantello and Joseph Goering's richly annotated English translation makes his letters more accessible than ever for scholars and students, and for those interested in medieval history, religion, and culture.
Papers previously presented at the 2003 conference of the International Robert Grosseteste Society, held at Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln, England.
One of the products of a period of intense intellectual activity from about 1228 to 1235, this is a study of Genesis in the light of ancient and contemporary scientific writings. `The editors are accomplished Grosseteste scholars and have utilized all known manuscripts of the work, including one that contains the author's own annotations and corrections. This critical edition marks the first time that the Hexaemeron has been printed in its entirety, and it makes available the text of a work that is crucial for the understanding of philosophy and theology in the thirteenth century.' Church History
A critical edition of Robert Grossteste's 'Compotus', based on the full range of available manuscripts together with a facing-page English translation. An extensive introduction and detailed commentary elucidate the work's content, purpose and background, and highlight its significant historical role.
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