Cases of Conscience, or Lessons in Morals: For the Use of the Laity; Extracted From the Moral Theology of the Romish Clergy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Pierce Connelly

 
9780265527580: Cases of Conscience, or Lessons in Morals: For the Use of the Laity; Extracted From the Moral Theology of the Romish Clergy (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A critical view of Jesuit influence and the moral theology that shaped centuries of Catholic thought

This edition presents a pointed exploration of how Jesuit ideas and their defenders were portrayed in historical debates about conscience, authority, and power. It traces the complex push and pull between reform, suppression, and the enduring influence of Jesuit teaching within the broader Catholic tradition.

  • Understand the conflicts between religious orders and political power across eras.
  • See how moral theologians argued about oaths, confession, and obedience in law and life.
  • Learn how critics described the spread of Jesuit influence and the reactions of kings, parliaments, and popes.
  • Explore the evolution of debates about authority, infallibility, and conscience in Catholic history.
Ideal for readers of historical theology, church history, and debates over moral authority in religion.

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