The History And Law Of Church Seats Or Pews, Book 2: Law (1872)

by Alfred Charles Heales

Book Overview

The History and Law of Church Seats or Pews, Book 2: Law (1872) is a comprehensive study of the legal aspects of church seating arrangements in England. Written by Alfred Charles Heales, the book explores the history of church seating, from the early Christian church to the present day, and the legal issues surrounding the allocation of pews to parishioners. The book covers a range of topics, including the rights and duties of churchwardens, the legal status of pews and their allocation, the role of the bishop in church seating arrangements, and the impact of the Reformation on church seating. Heales draws on a wide range of historical and legal sources to provide a detailed and authoritative account of this important aspect of English church history. The book is an essential resource for scholars of church history, legal history, and ecclesiastical law, as well as for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166303853
• ISBN13: 9781166303853
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"