A History Of Auricular Confession And Indulgences In The Latin Church V2 (Hardcover)

A History Of Auricular Confession And Indulgences In The Latin Church V2 is a comprehensive book written by Henry Charles Lea that delves into the history of auricular confession and indulgences in the Latin Church. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume continuing the exploration of the topic from the 13th to the 16th century.Lea provides a detailed account of the development of the practice of auricular confession, which involves confessing one's sins to a priest in private. He also examines the concept of indulgences, which were granted by the Church as a way to reduce the amount of time a sinner would spend in purgatory.The book covers various controversies and debates surrounding the practice of auricular confession and indulgences, including the Protestant Reformation and the Council of Trent. Lea also explores the role of the papacy and the hierarchy of the Church in the development and enforcement of these practices.Overall, A History Of Auricular Confession And Indulgences In The Latin Church V2 is an insightful and informative book that sheds light on an important aspect of the history of the Catholic Church.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1896 Edition.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.