02504cam a22003253u 4500 40606 UtSlPG 20260610133928.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 KD Smith, Philip Vernon, 1845-1929 The Legal Position of the Clergy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-08-28 Produced by David Clarke, Ian Swainson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Legal Position of the Clergy" by Philip Vernon Smith is a detailed legal treatise concerning the ecclesiastical law pertaining to the clergy of the Church of England, likely written in the early 20th century. The book aims to outline the legal status and obligations of parish clergy regarding both their spiritual duties and temporal matters without venturing into discussions about the ordination process or broader non-parochial issues. Smith approaches his subject matter with a clear intention to clarify legal standings rather than delve into idealistic amendments. At the start of the text, Smith introduces readers to the complexities of the legal position of the parish clergy, emphasizing the dual nature of their authority—spiritual and civil. He argues that while ecclesiastical law is intertwined with civil law in England due to the established Church, it also carries unique stipulations that define the clergy’s roles and responsibilities. The opening discusses the factors governing clergy authority, including ordination, the obligations to follow church regulations, and compliance with civil law. Smith also highlights the importance of understanding the historical development and current regulations surrounding parish systems, benefices, and rights associated with the clergy, setting the stage for more in-depth discussions that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Clergy -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Great Britain Ecclesiastical law -- Great Britain Canon law https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40606 81445 81445