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Index Librorum Prohibitorum Smi D.n. Gregori I Xvi P.m. Iussu Editus

Index Librorum Prohibitorum Smi D.n. Gregori I Xvi P.m. Iussu Editus

Paperback

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryCatholicismGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1274650305
ISBN13: 9781274650306
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 6 2012
Pages: 754
Weight: 2.29
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Index Librorum Prohibitorum Smi D.n. Gregori I Xvi P.m. Iussu Editus offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of censorship and control of information within the Catholic Church. This historical document lists books deemed heretical or dangerous to the faith under the authority of Pope Gregory XVI.

As a historical artifact, this index provides invaluable insight into the intellectual and religious climate of its time, revealing the anxieties and priorities of the Church in response to emerging ideas and challenges. It is a crucial resource for historians, theologians, and anyone interested in the dynamics of power, knowledge, and religious authority. The 'Index' serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing tension between freedom of thought and the constraints imposed by institutions seeking to maintain doctrinal purity.

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