A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church V1

A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church V1 is a comprehensive book written by Henry Charles Lea. The book delves into the history of the practice of auricular confession and the system of indulgences in the Latin Church. The author explores the origins and development of these practices, tracing their evolution from the early days of Christianity to the present day. Lea also examines the controversies surrounding these practices, including the debates over the authority of the Church to grant indulgences and the role of confession in the salvation of the soul. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the Catholic Church, and provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of this influential institution.1896. Part One 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: Primitive Christianity; Discipline; Public Penance; Reconciliation; The Heresies; The Pardon of Sin; The Power of the Keys; Confession; Enforced Confession; Jurisdiction; Reserved Cases; The Confessional; The Seal of Confession; and Absolution. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417922338, 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.