The abbot of Iona in the late 17th century, Adomnán, a kinsman of the founder of St Columba, was one of the most remarkable thinkers of his era. The studies in this volume, rising from a conference held on Iona on the 13th centenary of Adomnán's death, celebrate his achievements.
Election and selection -- Abbots and priors in their community -- Abbots and priors as administrators -- Living standards and display -- Abbots and priors in public life -- The external relations and reputation of the late medieval superior -- The early sixteenth century -- Diss…
The importance of the medieval abbot needs no particular emphasis. The monastic superiors of late medieval England ruled over thousands of monks and canons, who swore to them vows of obedience; they were prominent figures in royal and church government; and collectively they con…
The first extended history of the men who presided over medieval England's monasteries, examining monastic structures, lifestyles, and public relations. Heale explores how monastic roles evolved through the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries to the Dissolution of the monasteries…
