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""A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church V3"" is a comprehensive book written by Henry Charles Lea that delves into the history of confession and indulgences in the Catholic Church. The book is divided into three volumes, with the third volume focusing on the period from the Council of Trent in the mid-16th century to the end of the 18th century.Lea's work provides an in-depth analysis of the development of the practice of confession, from its early roots in the early Christian church to its evolution into the sacrament of penance. The book also examines the role of indulgences in the Catholic Church, including their use as a means of raising funds for the construction of churches and other religious buildings.Throughout the book, Lea presents a detailed account of the controversies and debates that surrounded the practice of confession and indulgences throughout the centuries. He also explores the impact that these practices had on the lives of ordinary Catholics, as well as the political and social implications of the Church's use of indulgences.Overall, ""A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church V3"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and its practices. Lea's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of religion.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.
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