Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church V2"" is a comprehensive book written by Henry Charles Lea. The book delves into the history of the practice of auricular confession and indulgences in the Latin Church, providing a detailed account of their origins, development, and evolution over time. The author explores the theological and social factors that led to the establishment of these practices, as well as the controversies and debates that surrounded them throughout history. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing specifically on the history of indulgences. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and its practices, as well as for scholars and students of theology and religious studies.1896. Part Two of Three. Lea, American historian, utilizing primary sources, produced a series of works on the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. Although he was attacked by the Catholic Church in the United States for his criticism of church policy, Lea's work was highly praised by Catholic and non-Catholic scholars in Europe, and he received many honors abroad. A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences is one of his most highly regarded works. Contents: Requisites for Absolution; Public and Private Penance; The Penitential System; Redemption of Penance; Satisfaction; Classification of Sin; Probabilism and Casuistry; and Influence of Confession. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 141792232X, 1417922346.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
