The History Of The Confessional (1850)

by John Henry Hopkins

Book Overview

The History Of The Confessional is a book written by John Henry Hopkins and first published in 1850. The book is a detailed account of the history of the confessional, a practice in the Catholic Church where a person confesses their sins to a priest in order to receive absolution. Hopkins traces the history of the confessional from its early origins in the early Christian Church to its development and evolution over the centuries. He explores the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143731676X
• ISBN13: 9781437316766
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"