Healing not Punishment. Historical and Pastoral Networking of the Penitentials Between the Sixth and Eighth Centuries
The entire conception of repentance and penance in the Oriental Church in the first six centuries is a remedial one: sin represents an ailment of the soul. The confessor is called upon to meet the confessing person as a spiritual physician or soul-friend. Penance does not mean punishment, but healin...
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Turnhout
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2017
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| In: | Year: 2017 |
| Series/Journal: | Studia Traditionis Theologiae
25 |
| IxTheo Classification: | SB Catholic Church law |
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Law
B Middle Ages B Confession of sin B History B Sakramentenrecht B Penance |