Publisher's Synopsis
Instructions for Parish Priests is a medieval instructional text written by John Myrc, a 15th-century English clergyman. The book provides guidance and advice to parish priests on how to conduct themselves and carry out their duties in a manner that is pleasing to God and beneficial to their congregations. It covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of prayer, the administration of the sacraments, preaching, pastoral care, and dealing with various types of parishioners. The book also includes practical advice on how to handle disputes and conflicts within the parish, as well as how to manage parish finances and property. Instructions for Parish Priests is an important historical document that provides insight into the religious practices and beliefs of medieval England, and is still studied and referenced by scholars of medieval literature and history today.1868. Published for the Early English Text Society Original Series. From the Preface: After these and several more general instructions of a similar character, almost all of them showing good religious feeling and clear common sense, the author gives a very good commentary on the Creed, the Sacraments, the Commandments and the deadly sins. The little tract ends with a few words of instruction to priests as to the manner of saying mass, and of giving holy communion to the sick. As an illustration of Myrc's work the editor has printed from Lansdowne MS., 762, seven questions to be asked of persons near death.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.
