Studies in Church History: The Rise of the Temporal Power; Benefit of Clergy; Excommunication

By Henry Charles Lea and Goldwin Smith

Book Overview

The book ""Studies in Church History: The Rise of the Temporal Power; Benefit of Clergy; Excommunication"" by Henry Charles Lea is a comprehensive exploration of the history of the Catholic Church, specifically focusing on the rise of its temporal power, the concept of benefit of clergy, and the practice of excommunication. Lea delves into the historical context of these concepts and their evolution over time, tracing their roots back to the early days of Christianity and exploring how they have been shaped by political and social forces throughout history. He examines the ways in which the Church has wielded its temporal power, both for good and for ill, and looks at the impact that the concept of benefit of clergy has had on the Church's relationship with secular authorities. The book also explores the practice of excommunication, which has been used by the Church as a means of enforcing its authority and maintaining discipline among its members. Lea examines the historical use of excommunication, the controversies that have arisen around it, and the ways in which it has been used to shape the course of Church history. Overall, ""Studies in Church History: The Rise of the Temporal Power; Benefit of Clergy; Excommunication"" provides a fascinating and in-depth look at the history of the Catholic Church, shedding light on some of its most important and controversial concepts and practices.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: 1430446242
• ISBN13: 9781430446248
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"