The Secrets And Influence Of The Roman Catholic Confessional (1888)

by Margaret Lisle Shepherd

Book Overview

""The Secrets and Influence of the Roman Catholic Confessional"" is a historical book written by Margaret Lisle Shepherd in 1888. The book explores the history and significance of the confessional in the Roman Catholic Church, which is a sacrament in which a person confesses their sins to a priest and receives absolution. The author delves into the origins of the confessional, tracing its roots back to the early church and examining how it has evolved over time. She also discusses the role of the confessional in the lives of Catholics, including its impact on their spiritual and emotional well-being.The book explores the controversies surrounding the confessional, including allegations of abuse and misuse by priests. The author also examines the influence of the confessional on Catholic culture and society, including its impact on art, literature, and politics.Overall, ""The Secrets and Influence of the Roman Catholic Confessional"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of a crucial aspect of Catholicism, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history and significance of the confessional in the Roman Catholic Church.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: 1166008665
• ISBN13: 9781166008666
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"