Master of Penance: Gratian and the Development of Penitential Thought and Law in the Twelfth Century

“This is an extremely well-researched and well-presented study that is informed by meticulous textual analysis from the manuscripts...Yet this book goes even further in that Larson asks the reader to consider the development of both theological and legal thought in the second half of the twelfth century...a splendid achievement, and Larson is to be both thanked and congratulated on such a stimulating book.” -American Historical Review

“By focusing on a rather neglected part of Gratian’s mast...