Excerpt from Index Librorum Prohibitorum Ss. Domini Nostri Gregorii XVI Pontificis Maximi Jussu Editus Romae 1841
Gum nulla aetas Michac tanta doctrinae pravitate et mo rnm licentia pollai visa est, tum' sane gaudendum Deoque in primis hnbmda est gratia quod fides nostra igne, ut argenta... sole!, esanzinala non modo fera! Se incolumem, sed assidzw cerlamine firmiorem. Cujus rei testimoni... plane Inculentmn mspe:mmns indieem vetiiorum librorum bis pràelo his tem pon'buspemdttentes. Nam cum de il quae anno MDCCCX IX prodèrant ne unum quidem exem1ilar superesset, quinque nb lrinc annis eandmn operwm feeimus. Explela ne igitur expo scenti - ma desidefla? Imma ad antiquam indicum caritatem redimm est. Inde factum ut meam hanc edilimzem, ss. D. N. Gregorio XVI P. M. Jubente, mesciperemus, totis viribus con m'tentes ne quid a nobis diligentiae desideretur, atque ne mms quidem ew iis libris qui ab anno MDCCCXXXV ad hum: diem usque damnati sunt notam eflirgiat. Neque vero de avvitata formas cogitandiim esse eensuimm, eam aptimmn rati quam Fr. 7'honias Augustinus Ricchiitius destrinae fama percele bris, cum eodein quo ego munere fungeretztr, amm MDCCL VIII proposuil; cujus et ewemplnm secuti samus el ipsa verba de scribimus.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive examination of the Index of Prohibited Books, a fascinating historical document that offers a window into the religious and intellectual landscape of the Counter-Reformation era. The author meticulously analyzes the origins, development, and impact of the Index, shedding light on its role in shaping the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation. Through a close examination of the Index's contents, the book explores the Church's concerns about heresy, free speech, and the dissemination of ideas that threatened its authority. Delving into the Index's intricate rules and regulations, the author reveals the complex process of censorship and suppression that characterized this period. By scrutinizing the list of banned books, readers gain insights into the religious, political, and social tensions that marked the 16th and 17th centuries. Ultimately, this book serves as a profound exploration of the tension between intellectual freedom and religious orthodoxy, providing a valuable historical perspective on the role of censorship in shaping the course of ideas and beliefs. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366878963_0
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