Charles Paschal Telesphore Chiniquy

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The Priest, the Woman and the Confessional (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

The Priest, the Woman, & the Confessional is a look at women's role in confessionals. It takes a look at different ideas within the church, served by a former Roman Catholic priest.

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Autor

Charles Paschal Telesphore Chiniquy (1809-1899) was a controversial figure in the 19th century religious landscape, primarily known for his vocal opposition to the Roman Catholic Church after his conversion to Protestantism. Born in Quebec, Canada, Chiniquy was originally a Catholic priest, widely recognized for his charismatic preaching and zealous advocacy of temperance. However, his challenges to ecclesiastical authority and legal conflicts with his bishops paved the way for his eventual estrangement from the church. Chiniquy's most infamous work, 'The Priest, the Woman and the Confessional' (1880), critically examines the practice of auricular confession, which he claimed exploited women and corrupted the morals of the clergy. This polemical text, emblematic of his accusatory and often sensationalistic literary style, played a significant role in anti-Catholic discourse of the era and solidified Chiniquy's position as a divisive figure in the conversation about religious reform. His writings provide insight into the anti-Catholic sentiments prevalent in North America during the late 19th century and contribute to the understanding of religious controversies of that period.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339562394
• Artikelnr.: 69544651