A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church Part Two

A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church V2 is a book written by Henry Charles Lea. This book provides an in-depth historical account of the practices of auricular confession and indulgences in the Latin Church. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the period from the Council of Trent to the end of the 18th century. The author explores the origins of auricular confession and how this practice evolved over time. He also examines the role of indulgences in the Church and how they were used to grant forgiveness for sins. The book provides an overview of the controversies that surrounded these practices and how they were addressed by the Church. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including papal bulls, church councils, and theological treatises, to provide a comprehensive account of these practices. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for readers with an interest in the history of the Catholic Church. Overall, A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church V2 is an important contribution to the study of the history of the Catholic Church. It provides a detailed and nuanced account of the practices of auricular confession and indulgences and their role in the Church.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.