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The History of Sacerdotal Celibacy in the Christian Church

The History of Sacerdotal Celibacy in the Christian Church

Lea, Henry C.

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General ChristianityGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1161403698
ISBN13: 9781161403695
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 634
Weight: 2.88
Height: 1.38 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The History of Sacerdotal Celibacy in the Christian Church by Henry C. Lea is a comprehensive study of the practice of celibacy among Christian priests and religious figures throughout history. The book delves into the origins of the practice, tracing it back to ancient cultures and religions, before exploring its adoption by the early Christian Church. Lea examines the controversies and debates surrounding celibacy throughout the centuries, including the challenges posed by the Protestant Reformation and the rise of secularism. The book also explores the impact of celibacy on the lives of those who have practiced it, both positively and negatively. Lea draws on a wide range of historical sources and provides detailed analysis of the cultural and social contexts in which celibacy has been practiced. Overall, The History of Sacerdotal Celibacy in the Christian Church is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the role of celibacy in religious life.This work was written as a historical study. It was the author's aim to avoid polemics, and he therefore sought merely to state facts as he found them, without regard to their bearing on either side of the question involved. The scope of this work is designedly confined to the enforced celibacy of the sacerdotal class, and other classes are pointedly not included.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.

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