Absolution, Examined in the Light of Primitive Practice (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hugh Miller Thompson

9780483106567: Absolution, Examined in the Light of Primitive Practice (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483106569 ISBN 13: 9780483106567

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Exploring forgiveness on earth through the eyes of the early Church.

This examination traces how absolution has been taught and practiced, from primitive roots to later traditions, and what that means for faith today.

In clear, concrete terms, the book discusses the Church’s role as a visible, yet Spirit-filled institution. It explains how forgiveness is proclaimed, signed, and administered, and how the Church’s authority relates to the wider life of believers. The text also looks at private confession, the function of bishops, and how ancient practices shaped the modern understanding of pardon and reconciliation.

How forgiveness is tied to the Church’s mission and authority on earth
The difference between public and private confession in early practice
The role of clergy and laity in administering mercy and discipline
How ancient principles inform contemporary approaches to absolution

Ideal for readers of church history and theology who seek a grounded, historical view of how forgiveness is administered and understood within a Christian framework.

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