A brief History and Theology of the Sacrament of Reconciliation: A Study with References to the Seal of Confession

The Sacrament of Reconciliation has had a very complex and non-linear development both in its history and theology. This article highlights some of the more important turning points in its process of development. In view of the Seminar at which this paper was presented, the writer has made a special...

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Main Author: Tirimanna, Vimal 1955- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Gregorian & Biblical Press 2020
In: Periodica de re canonica
Year: 2020, Volume: 109, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 549-580
Further subjects:B Confession
B Development
B Confession of sin
B Seal of confession
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Summary:The Sacrament of Reconciliation has had a very complex and non-linear development both in its history and theology. This article highlights some of the more important turning points in its process of development. In view of the Seminar at which this paper was presented, the writer has made a special effort to refer to the development of the concept of the Seal of Confession along with that of the sacrament itself. All throughout the Tradition, this Seal has been considered absolutely inviolable.
Una breve storia e teologia del Sacramento della Riconciliazione. Uno studio con riferimenti al sigillo della confessione. Il Sacramento della Riconciliazione ha avuto uno sviluppo molto complesso e non lineare sia nella sua storia sia in teologia. Questo articolo evidenzia alcuni dei punti di svolta più importanti nel suo processo di sviluppo. In vista del Seminario in cui è stato presentato questo documento, l’autore ha fatto uno sforzo speciale per riferirsi allo sviluppo del concetto del Sigillo della Confessione insieme a quello del sacramento stesso. Per tutta la tradizione, questo sigillo è stato considerato assolutamente inviolabile.
ISSN:2610-9212
Contains:Enthalten in: Periodica de re canonica