Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church V2"" is a book written by Henry Charles Lea that provides a comprehensive account of the development of auricular confession and indulgences in the Latin Church. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on the period between the 12th and 16th centuries. Lea examines the origins of auricular confession, tracing its roots back to the early Christian Church and its development throughout the Middle Ages. He also explores the role of indulgences in the Church, including their use as a means of raising funds for the construction of churches and other religious buildings. The book provides a detailed analysis of the controversies surrounding auricular confession and indulgences, including the debates between the Church and various reform movements throughout history. Lea also discusses the impact of the Protestant Reformation on these practices and the subsequent changes that occurred within the Church. Overall, ""A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church V2"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and its practices. Lea's thorough research and detailed analysis make this book an essential read for scholars and students of Church history.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.
