Guides: Theology and Religious Studies Research Guide: Council of Constance

Introduction

This page lists texts available in the original languages as well as the history of the Council of Constance. The history section consists of books in French and English, journals recounting the Council from various perspectives, as well as one electronic resource available through a subscription database.

Original Language

Magnum Oecumenicum Constantiense Concilium
Call Number: BV 12 1414 .H26 (Canon Law Library Folios)
These volumes include the acts and decrees of the Council of Constance.
Acta Concilii Constanciensis
Call Number: BV 12 1414 .F49 (Canon Law Library)
The three volumes contain the acts of the Council of Constance as well documents and background information pertaining to the planning of the council from 1410 to 1413.

History

Constance et Bâle-Florence
Call Number: BX 175 .H67 v.9
This volume (part of Histoire des Conciles Oecuméniques) contains the history of the Council of Constance (1414-1418) and the Council of Basel and Florence (1431-1445) in French.
The Council of Constance: The Unification of the Church
Call Number: BX 820 .L86 C8
The book discusses the history and organization of the Council of Constance and contains the the Edict of King Sigismund, Apostolic Belief by Pope John XXIII, Bull of Convocation by Pope John XXIII, and Council of Paris: Appointment of Deputies. The book also contains three accounts of the council (Townsman, Cardinal, and Papal Notary): Richental's Chronicle of the Council of Constance, Fillastre's Diary of the Council of Constance, and Cerretano's Journal.
Pope John the Twenty-third, and Master John Hus of Bohemia
Call Number: BX 818 .K62 P8
The book focuses on three individuals who were key individuals in the history of the Council of Constance: Pope John XXIII, John Hus, and Sigismund (king of the Romans) and provides the history of the council to the middle of 1415.
The Reforms of the Council of Constance, 1414-1418
Call Number: BR45 .S9 v.53
This book focuses on the reforms of the Council.
The History of the Council of Constance. By James Lenfant. Translated from the New Edition, Printed at Amsterdam, which the Author not only Revis'd and Corrected, but Considerably Augmented. Illustrated with Several Curious Copper Plates.
The two volumes, an English translation of Histoire du Concile de Constance, are available electronically through the subscription database, Eighteenth Century Collections Online.