Parish Priests and Their People in the Middle Ages in England

"Parish Priests and Their People in the Middle Ages in England" by Edward Lewes Cutts is a historical exploration of the dynamic between local priests and their communities in England during the Middle Ages. The book journeys from the Anglo-Saxon conversion to the Reformation, examining the structure of the Church and the everyday lives of both clergy and regular churchgoers. It shows their traditions during a period of big religious changes, beginning with England's early, untamed state when the Anglo-Saxons first settled. It tells how the introduction of Christianity changed society, as kings embraced the faith and parish systems were created. It reveals the customs of the Anglo-Saxon people, highlighting the deep changes in their beliefs and actions as Christianity became a central part of their lives.