Trial by Fire and Water: The Medieval Judicial Ordeal

Trial by Fire and Water is a comprehensive examination of the history and operation of trial by ordeal, a justice system that played an integral role in societies for centuries.

This book provides a critique of recent theories about the practice's decline and offers insights into its workings as a working institution.

With a focus on the religious beliefs that underpinned this practice, Bartlett sheds light on the general historical problems of understanding a society where these beliefs were so fundamental.

Whether you're a historian, legal scholar, or simply interested in the intricacies of justice systems past and present, this book is sure to captivate and inform.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of trial by ordeal with Trial by Fire and Water.