Penance In The Early Church, With A Short Sketch Of Subsequent Development (1908)

""Penance In The Early Church, With A Short Sketch Of Subsequent Development"" is a book written by Michael J. O'Donnell and published in 1908. The book is an exploration of the early Christian practice of penance, which was a central aspect of the early Church's theology and practice. The author provides a historical overview of the development of penance in the early Church, tracing its origins back to the New Testament and the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. O'Donnell also examines the role of penance in the early Church's sacramental system, and the ways in which it was practiced and understood by early Christians. Additionally, the book includes a short sketch of the subsequent development of penance in the Catholic Church, up to the time of its publication in the early 20th century. Overall, ""Penance In The Early Church, With A Short Sketch Of Subsequent Development"" provides a comprehensive and scholarly analysis of the history and significance of penance in the Christian tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.