An Outline Of The History Of Clerical Celibacy In Western Europe To The Council Of Trent - Earl Evelyn Sperry - Bog

An Outline Of The History Of Clerical Celibacy In Western Europe To The Council Of Trent is a historical book written by Earl Evelyn Sperry. The book delves into the history of clerical celibacy in Western Europe, from its origins to the Council of Trent. It explores the reasons behind the establishment of celibacy as a requirement for priests and the challenges this requirement posed to the Church over the centuries. The author examines the debates and controversies that surrounded clerical celibacy throughout history and how it impacted the Church's policies and practices. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the topic, drawing on a wide range of sources and historical accounts. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the development of its doctrines and practices.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.