CONTENTS xiii
Chapter ~X.Il The Church 319-336
Importance of the Church in medieval life—Peasant's attitude to religion—
The village church—The services—Art and symbolism—"Dumb dogs"—
Status of clergy—Their education—Their stipends—Limited capabilities of
the ordinary peasant-priest—Worldly occupations of the clergy—Tithe—
Visitation records and the parish clergy—The good priest and his influence—
"The Mother of us all"
Glossary 337
Abbreviations and Authorities 341
Index 353