The Origins of Clerical Celibacy in the Western Church
In the present discussion within the Roman Catholic Church over the requirement of clerical celibacy, the arguments generally center on the ascetical value of the practice. Pope Paul VI speaks of celibacy as a “precious jewel” leading to a life of selflessness for the man who seeks to follow Jesus C...
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| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
[1972]
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Church history
Year: 1972, Volume: 41, Issue: 2, Pages: 149-167 |
| Further subjects: | B
Celibacy
B Clergy |
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