medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
John Shinners <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>For what it's worth, visitation fees, or procurations, are addressed in
the Fourth Lateran Council:
that's Innocent III's time, isn't it ?
i rather suspected.
>He who dares to do the contrary shall both restore what he has
received and pay a like amount in compensation to the church which he has
thus burdened.
restoration *and* punitive damages.
this certainly sounds like an attempt to "regularise" and correct a situation
which is rife with abuse.
thanks, John.
christopher
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