The Medieval Church · 1379–1381
Letter of Peace
Henry of Langenstein · c. 1325–1397
What it is
A call for a general council to judge both claimants, arguing that neither obedience can be certain and that the faithful must not be left in doubt about their own sacraments.
Why it lasted
With Conrad's letter, it turned an emergency measure into a theory of where authority in the church ultimately lies.
Where to read it
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