Ordination, Purification, and Consecration: Episcopal Privilege at Bourges Cathedral

Medieval bishops, particularly those at Bourges Cathedral, wielded profound influence through religious, intellectual, and political spheres. This volume explores how their authority was articulated and perceived, revealing bishops as symbols of piety, intellectual life, and action. Through interdisciplinary essays, it examines the production of images—created by, for, and about medieval episcopacy—to dissect the complex interplay between privilege and perception. The research employs a multifaceted approach, analyzing visual and textual representations to illuminate the nuanced ways bishops shaped societal narratives during this pivotal era.

Morrow, K. A. (2014). Ordination, Purification, and Consecration: Episcopal Privilege at Bourges Cathedral. Envisioning the Bishop, 347–376. https://doi.org/10.1484/m.mcs-eb.1.102238