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Author Peters, Edward N.

Title A modern guide to indulgences : rediscovering this often misinterpreted teaching / Edward N. Peters.

Publication Info. Chicago : Hillenbrand Books, [2008]
©2008

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  265.66 P481M    Check Shelf
Description ix, 118 pages ; 23 cm.
Series Hillenbrand Books pastoral resources series.
Hillenbrand Books pastoral resources series.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107) and indexes.
Contents Introduction: a short history and theology of indulgences / Robert Fastiggi -- Theological basis of indulgences -- A brief history of indulgences -- A brief overview of indulgences -- What is an indulgence? -- Requirements for obtaining indulgences -- The context of indulgences: repairing the damage of sins -- An overview of sin -- Types of personal sin -- Effects of personal sin: guilt and punishment -- Forgiveness of personal sins -- A formal definition of an indulgence -- Other important aspects of indulgences -- Who may benefit from an indulgence? -- What does an indulgence accomplish? -- A plenary indulgence -- A partial indulgence -- A closer look at the forms of indulgences -- The prayers and works required for indulgences -- What are pious invocations? -- Current grants of indulgences -- General grant indulgences -- Specific grant indulgences -- Epilogue: concluding thoughts.
Subject Indulgences.
Indulgences (Canon law)
Catholic Church -- Discipline.
Absolution.
Confession.
Forgiveness of sin.
Penance.
ISBN 9781595250247
1595250247
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