La imagen del obispo ideal en la revuelta de las Comunidades de Castilla (1520-1521)

Abstract

The tradition of the ideal bishop has a long trajectory in the his-tory of Christianity. The Sixteenth Century was one of the moments of more dis-cussion on this topic, with particular interest on reforming the habits of the clergy in West Europe. The Hispanic kingdoms were not out of this movement, espe-cially for the attempts of reform proposed of the Catholic Kings and the Council of Trent. Between these two processes, the revolt of the Comunidades of Castile (1520-1521) outlined a program of ecclesiastical reform including the bishops. Among the different documents of the rebels and within the context of the upri-sing, the dispute for an image of the bishop and his tasks can be found.

Keywords

• "comunero" revolt
• ideal bishop
• ecclesiastical reform
• local church
• castile