Publisher's Synopsis
""Censorship of Special Classes of Books: Canons 1387-1391, A History and Commentary"" is a book written by Nathaniel L. Sonntag that explores the history and implications of the Catholic Church's censorship of certain types of literature. Specifically, the book focuses on the canons 1387-1391, which outline the Church's restrictions on books related to magic, divination, and superstition. Sonntag provides a comprehensive overview of the historical context in which these canons were created, as well as the ways in which they have been enforced over time. He also offers a critical commentary on the ethical and intellectual implications of censorship in general, and the Church's role in it specifically. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of history, religion, and literature, as well as anyone interested in the ongoing debate over censorship and intellectual freedom.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.