The Roman Index Of Forbidden Books

The Roman Index of Forbidden Books: Briefly Explained For Catholic Booklovers And Students is a book written by Francis S. Betten in 1917. The book is a detailed explanation of the Roman Index, a list of books that were banned by the Catholic Church. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Index, its purpose, and the criteria used to determine which books were included. He also includes a detailed analysis of some of the most controversial books on the Index, including works by Voltaire, Rousseau, and Galileo. The book is aimed at Catholic booklovers and students who are interested in understanding the history and significance of the Index. It provides a valuable resource for those who are interested in the intellectual history of the Catholic Church and the role of censorship in shaping the intellectual landscape of Europe.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.