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The first edition of this book rapidly established itself as the definitive analysis of a crucial moment in the emergence of canon law. By revising and augmenting it as he has, Hess has placed his establishment of the canonical texts and exegesis of their contents within the wider context of conciliar activity and collective rule-making in the early Church. It is a worthwhile and stimulating revision, which will fittingly take the place of its valued predecessor. The Journal of Theological Studies The value of the book has been greatly enhanced by adding a first part, covering the development of synodical practice from the beginnings to 343, a work in which the same comprehensive scholarship and shrewd judgement is applied to sparse and sometimes contradictory evidence ... The result is a study unique in English, a reliable guide to all the historical aspects. Journal of Ecclesiastical History ... a fine book. Journal of Ecclesiastical History

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Hamilton Hess is Professor Emeritus, Department of Theology, University of San Francisco

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