A History Of Simony In The Christian Church: From The Beginning To The Death Of Charlemagne 814

By Nicholas Aloysius Weber

Book Overview

""A History of Simony in the Christian Church: From the Beginning to the Death of Charlemagne 814"" by Nicholas Aloysius Weber is a comprehensive exploration of the practice of simony in the Christian Church. Simony refers to the buying and selling of church offices or positions, which was a widespread problem in the early Christian Church. The book traces the origins of simony back to the early Church, examining how the practice developed and evolved over time. Weber explores the various forms of simony that emerged throughout the centuries, including the sale of bishoprics, the buying and selling of relics, and the practice of selling indulgences. The book also delves into the efforts made by various Church leaders to combat simony, including the establishment of laws and regulations to prevent the practice. Weber examines the role of key historical figures in the fight against simony, including Pope Gregory VII and Charlemagne. Overall, ""A History of Simony in the Christian Church"" provides a detailed and insightful look into a complex and controversial aspect of Church history. It is a valuable resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the history of Christianity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430481099
• ISBN13: 9781430481096
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"