John Ronge, the Holy Coat of Treves, and the New German-Catholic Church (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Johannes Ronge

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484727877 ISBN 13: 9780484727877

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A look at the Treves relic controversy that helped ignite a reform movement in German Catholic life, and what that means for readers today.

This nonfiction work presents the historical events, key figures, and public debates that surrounded the display of the Holy Coat of Treves and the emergence of a new German-Catholic voice. It compiles translated documents and contemporary commentary to show how belief, authority, and reform interacted in a pivotal moment.

The book frames the episode as a turning point in religious life in Germany, documenting how public awe, clerical power, and calls for change collided. Readers will see how a relic exhibition became a catalyst for questions about doctrine, church authority, and the future of Catholic faith in a changing society.

• Context for the Treves exhibition and its lasting controversy
• Profiles of key players and the moral arguments they raised
• Discussion of reform currents within German Catholic life
• Translations and summaries of official statements and public response

Ideal for readers of religious history and studies of church reform movements.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484727877
• ISBN 13: 9780484727877
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 178