Introduction: For the sake of the kingdom of heaven : shaping the celibacy debate
If there is one faith, there must be one tradition : clerical celibacy and marriage in the early church
Preserving the ancient rule and apostolic perfection : celibacy and marriage in East and West
A concubine or an unlawful woman : celibacy, marriage, and the Gregorian reform
In marriage they will live more piously and honestly : debating clerical celibacy in the pre-Reformation church
The whole world and the devil will laugh : clerical celibacy and married priests in the Age of Reformation
Contrary to the state of their order and the laudable customs of the church : clerical celibacy in the Catholic Church after the Reformation
Conclusion: One of the chief ornaments of the Catholic clergy : celibacy in the modern church.
Clerical celibacy in the West, c.1100-1700 by Helen L. Parish. ISBN 9781409402633. Published by Ashgate in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.