A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church Part Three - Henry Charles Lea - Bog

""A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church V3"" is a book written by Henry Charles Lea that delves into the history of confession and indulgences in the Latin Church. The book is the third volume in a series that explores the evolution of these practices from their origins in the early church to their development in the medieval period. Lea examines the theological and historical context of auricular confession, which is the practice of confessing one's sins to a priest in private, and the granting of indulgences, which were seen as a way to reduce the amount of time one would spend in purgatory. He traces the development of these practices through the centuries, exploring their role in the church and in the lives of ordinary people.The book is a comprehensive study of the history of confession and indulgences in the Latin Church, and is an important resource for scholars and students of church history, theology, and religious studies. It offers a detailed and nuanced understanding of these practices, their evolution over time, and their significance in the religious life of the Latin Church.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.