Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church V3"" is a comprehensive book written by Henry Charles Lea that delves into the history of auricular confession and indulgences in the Latin Church. The book is the third volume in a series and covers the period from the 13th to the 16th century. The author provides a detailed account of the development of the practice of confession and the granting of indulgences by the church. The book explores the theological, political, and social aspects of these practices and their impact on the church and society. The author also examines the controversies surrounding auricular confession and indulgences, including the Protestant Reformation and the Council of Trent. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of church history, theology, and religious studies.1896. Part Three 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: General Theories; Requisites for Indulgences; Development; The Jubilee; The Later Middle Ages; Application to the Dead; The Reformation; The Counter-Reformation; The Stations of Rome; The Religious Orders; The Confraternities; Indulgenced Objects; Modern Expansion; Apocryphal Indulgences; and Influence of Indulgences. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 141792232X, 1417922338.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.
