Theory And Practice Of The Confessional: A Guide In The Administration Of The Sacrament Of Penance (1905) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164053781)

Theory and Practice of the Confessional: A Guide in the Administration of the Sacrament of Penance is a book written by Caspar E. Schieler in 1905. The book is a comprehensive guide that provides a detailed description of the sacrament of penance, its history, and its significance in the Catholic Church. The author explores the theological and pastoral aspects of the sacrament, and provides practical advice for priests and confessors on how to administer it effectively.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the sacrament. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of penance, from the early Church to the present day. The second chapter explores the theological foundations of the sacrament, including its relationship to sin, forgiveness, and salvation. The third chapter discusses the practical aspects of administering the sacrament, including the role of the confessor, the preparation of the penitent, and the form and matter of the sacrament.The remaining chapters of the book provide detailed guidance on how to handle specific situations that may arise during the administration of the sacrament. These include dealing with scrupulous penitents, handling difficult cases of sin, and providing pastoral care to penitents who are struggling with addiction or other issues.Overall, Theory and Practice of the Confessional is a valuable resource for priests, confessors, and anyone interested in the history and theology of the sacrament of penance. The book provides a thorough overview of the sacrament, and offers practical advice on how to administer it in a compassionate and effective manner.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: Caspar E. Schieler
ISBN-10: 1164053787
ISBN-13: 9781164053781
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 680
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.36d