World Heritage Site: Cologne Cathedral
Publication Year: 2022
Publication Type: Book
Publication Identifier: WHEC45BA46BA1
Summary
A study of the Cologne Cathedral Chapter during the archiepiscopate of Dietrich II of Moers (1414–1463) reveals intricate dynamics between ecclesiastical leadership and institutional governance amid significant political and religious upheavals, including the Council of Basel. The research highlights the tension between papal authority and conciliar supremacy, providing biographical insights into the canons of the Chapter to contextualize their roles during this pivotal period. By analyzing historical records and canonical documentation, the study offers a nuanced understanding of how institutional structures adapted to shifting power dynamics in late medieval Europe.
Citation
Engel, F. (2022). Das Kölner Domkapitel in der Zeit Erzbischof Dietrichs II. von Moers (1414–1463). https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110727852
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