Absolution, Its Use and Abuse, And, Excommunication, or the Power of the Keys: Two Sermons, Delivered by the Rev. Archer Gurney, on the Fourth Sunday ... Church, 17, Rue De La Madeleine, at Paris - Softcover

Archer Gurney

 
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This book examines the meaning of the power of the keys, exploring its use and abuse within different Christian contexts. Focusing on the power granted to Christian ministers to convey God's pardon for sin, the author explores the scriptural basis for this power, discusses varying Christian interpretations and their consequences, and examines the practice of private confession. The author discusses the ideas and arguments presented on the subject throughout the history of Christianity and weighs different perspectives and arguments, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the power of the keys and its place within the wider context of Christian doctrine and practice.

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ISBN 10:  0331601869 ISBN 13:  9780331601862
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017
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