The Old English Pastoral Care , a ninth-century translation from Latin of Pope Gregory the Great's guide for aspiring bishops that advises on what sort of spiritual guidance bishops should provide, was aimed at revitalizing the English Church. This new edition and translation into modern English is the first to appear in a century and a half. Publisher: Harvard University Press Number of pages: 608 Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library Publication date: 2021 Dimensions: 211 x 145 x 35 Cover type: Hardback