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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex concept of simony, a practice prevalent in the medieval Church that involved the buying and selling of spiritual favors for temporal gain. The author meticulously examines the various forms of simony, including mental, conventional, and real, tracing their historical development and theological implications. By analyzing the Churchââ â¢s attempts to combat simony, the book offers a unique perspective on the intricate relationship between spiritual authority and material wealth. The author provides a detailed analysis of the Church's legislation against simony, exploring the distinction between violations of divine law and mere infringements on ecclesiastical regulations. This deep exploration of the theological and legal aspects of simony allows readers to gain a nuanced understanding of how this issue impacted the Church's internal dynamics, and its relationship with the secular world. The book's insights into the history of simony, its nuanced legal and theological interpretations, and the Church's efforts to combat it, offer a fascinating glimpse into the power dynamics and moral dilemmas that shaped the medieval Church. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282131074_0
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