A Protestant purgatory: theological origins of the Penitentiary Act, 1779

"The book offers a scholarly account of the passage of the Penitentiary Act of 1779, combining meticulous attention to detail with a sweeping theological overview of the century prior to the Act. But it is not just an intellectual history. It tells a fascinating story of a broader religious mov...

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1. Verfasser: Throness, Laurie (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Aldershot Ashgate 2008
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Zusammenfassung:"The book offers a scholarly account of the passage of the Penitentiary Act of 1779, combining meticulous attention to detail with a sweeping theological overview of the century prior to the Act. But it is not just an intellectual history. It tells a fascinating story of a broader religious movement, and the people and beliefs that motivated them to create a new institution. The work is original because it relies so completely on original sources. It is mystical because it mingles heavenly with earthly justice. It is authoritative because of its explanatory power. Its anecdotes and insights, poetry and song, provide intriguing glimpses into another era strangely familiar to our own." "Of special interest to social and legal historians, criminologists, and theologians, this work will also appeal to a wider audience of those who are interested in Christianity's impact on Western culture institutions."--BOOK JACKET.
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:VI, 379 S.
ISBN:9780754663928

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