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Although we cannot at present put our hands upon the original Latin text from which the version before us was made, it is quite evident that there is very little that is original about it. How could there be The author was treating on subjects that were as old as the Christian church, and giving directions how priests with little book learning or experience were to teach the faith to their flocks. Great numbers of independent works of this nature were produced in the Mid dle Ages. There is probably not a language or dialect in Europe that has not now, or had not once, several treatises of this nature among its early literature. The growth of languages, the Reformation, and the alteration in Clerical education, consequent on that great revolution, have caused a great part of them to perish or become forgotten.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of priests and the religious practices of ordinary people in medieval England. Written around 1450, it offers a detailed guide for parish priests on how to fulfill their pastoral duties, including instructions on baptism, confession, communion, and the celebration of Mass. The author's perspective is both practical and spiritual, revealing the intricate web of beliefs and rituals that shaped medieval Christianity. He emphasizes the importance of a priest's moral conduct, advising him to avoid drunkenness, gambling, and the company of women, while encouraging him to be generous and compassionate. The book also provides a window into the social structures of the time, reflecting the author's concerns about the growing influence of witchcraft and usury. The book's significance lies in its unvarnished portrayal of the religious worldview of a time when belief and practice were closely intertwined, offering valuable insight into the everyday workings of medieval Christianity. 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 # 9781333868048_0
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