""Penance In The Early Church, With A Short Sketch Of Subsequent Development"" is a book written by Michael J. O'Donnell and published in 1908. The book is an exploration of the early Christian practice of penance, which was a central aspect of the early Church's theology and practice. The author provides a historical overview of the development of penance in the early Church, tracing its origins back to the New Testament and the teachings of Jesus...