An Historical Sketch Of Sacerdotal Celibacy In The Christian Church (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425493349)

""An Historical Sketch of Sacerdotal Celibacy in the Christian Church"" is a book written by Henry C. Lea, which explores the history of celibacy among Christian priests. The book delves into the origins of celibacy in the early Christian Church and its evolution through the centuries, examining the reasons behind its implementation and the controversies that have arisen around it. Lea provides a detailed analysis of the debates and discussions that have taken place regarding celibacy, including the role of the Church in enforcing it and the impact it has had on the lives of priests and the wider Christian community. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the role of celibacy in the 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.

Author: Henry C. Lea
ISBN-10: 1425493343
ISBN-13: 9781425493349
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2006
Pages: 612
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.36d