AN ESSAY ON CONFESSION, PENANCE, AND ABSOLUTION, OCCASIONED IBD

Sinopsis

This is a republication of 'An Essay On Confession, Penance, and Absolution,' originally prompted by two sermons delivered in November 1710 by G. Burnet. The essay, authored by Roger Laurence, delves into the theological and ethical dimensions of these key sacraments within Christian doctrine. This edition is reprinted from 'Sacerdotal Powers,' abridged by W. Gresley, ensuring the text?s continued accessibility to contemporary readers. Laurence?s work offers a detailed exploration of the historical and theological contexts surrounding confession, penance, and absolution. It provides valuable insights into the debates and interpretations prevalent during the early 18th century, making it an essential resource for scholars and students interested in the history of Christian thought and sacramental theology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.