Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Catholic University of America, 2010, under title: Gratian's Tractatus de penitentia: a textual study and intellectual history

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The judgment that one forms of the theory and practice of penance in Christian antiquity will be largely determined by the interpretation which one puts upon these two treatises. On Penitence dates from Tertullian's Catholic period, and is a sermon addressed to the faithful on the subject of repentance and forgiveness. On Purity is one of his most violent Montanist treatises. In it he criticizes the policy the church follows in granting pardon to serious sins. +

One quests for redemption, the other strives for vengeance. Neither is guiltless, for their conflict threatens even the most innocent. One will achieve his goal. The other will perish.

A pilgrimage across Europe throws up more than was bargained for... The fascinating fifteenth mystery in Michael Jecks' Knights Templar series, featuring the much-loved characters Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Simon Puttock. Perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin and Paul Doherty. 'Brisk medieval whodunnit' - Literary Review It is the summer of 1323, and Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock have been granted leave to go on pilgrimage. Together they travel across Europe to Santiago de Compostela. But danger is never far away, and when a beautiful girl is found murdered on a hillside, the friends are among the first on the scene. Baldwin and Simon lend their investigative skills to the inquiry, headed by the local pesquisidore. But the unexpected appearance of a face from Baldwin's past could threaten the investigation, as well as the future of Baldwin himself... What readers are saying about The Templar's Penance: 'Set in England and overseas, this is a great read from the master of medieval mystery. These books are really well researched and give you a taste of life in the middle ages - great read' 'It reads very well, the characters, the places and situations all hold one's interest' 'Five stars'

This book argues that late antiquity introduced a legal form of punitive imprisonment, complicating the concept of the 'birth of the prison'.

“An extremely readable and fast-paced religious thriller ... readers will be hard-pressed to find it done more intriguingly than this.” —Kirkus Reviews A flash of lightning and a peal of thunder have just left an unsuspecting world spinning out of control. As Father Michael Martin attempts to deal with his losses and somehow prepare for an onslaught of evil that is preparing to befall the world, he must also come to terms with the part he has played in the sudden turn of events. Michael must rely on his role as camerlengo to the new pope—the title his demented uncle, Benny Cross now proudly holds—to protect his family. As a solar twin bears down on Earth, Michael takes it upon himself to shield as many as he can from the coming destruction and deception perpetrated by Isa Kurtoglu, the new world leader. Through it all, Michael must come to grips with his treacherous past and the realization that any pain he suffers in the process is considered penance for his hand in bringing about horrifying changes to a world in which now no one is certain to survive. In this religious thriller, a determined priest exposes the inner workings of the Vatican and the echelons of the power-elite as a monster emerges from the darkness and wreaks havoc on the world.