medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Besides the "large, unruly and international population" of "very youthful and lively" students (Pedersen) which would, as Diana points out, stress any community, there were competing claims of rights and privileges. Episcopal and secular authorities fought over legal and economic issues; students, as 'clerics', were subject to canon law, but when they got into trouble with townies (tavern brawls were frequent) jurisdiction was contested. Also, both lay and ecclesiastic authorities courted royal favor. In short, there were lots of arguments over how that pie was to be sliced.
Theresa
(I recommend "The First Universities", Olaf Pedersen, CAmbridge U P 1997)
>>> Ann Ball <[log in to unmask]> 10/15/07 8:01 PM >>>
medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
As most of you know, I am not a medievalist, but rather a hagiographer with
an emphasis on modern times. I am hoping that one of you will be able to
give me a clue as to something that is confusing to me. I am an ardent mystery
reader and have recently been enjoying several series set in medieval times.
Not only are they great entertainment, but also have ingested a lot of
history this way since several of the authors are themselves well acquainted with th
e time periods they write about. Most recently have been enjoying Susanah
Gregory's books set in Cambridge in mid 1300s. Apparently in this time period
there was a constant dislike in the University towns -- the townspeople
distrusted and didn't like the scholars and vice versa. Would anyone care to
give me an encapsulated "short course" in why this was so?
Thanks,
Ann
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