Fifty Years in the Church of Rome by Charles Paschal Telesphore Chiniquy
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| Author | Chiniquy, Charles Paschal Telesphore, 1809-1899 |
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| Title | Fifty Years in the Church of Rome |
| Alternate Title | 50 Years in the Church of Rome |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Fifty Years in the Church of Rome" by Charles Paschal Telesphore Chiniquy is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book presents an autobiographical narrative of the author's experiences as a Roman Catholic priest, detailing his observations and criticisms of the Catholic Church's practices and doctrines. It particularly emphasizes the theme of religious authority and the emotional turmoil faced by individuals under church rule. The opening of the work introduces Father Chiniquy’s early life and initial interactions with the Roman Catholic Church, highlighting his formative experiences with scripture, particularly a cherished Bible. The text describes a pivotal moment when Chiniquy's father defies a priest attempting to confiscate the Bible, which instills in him a sense of resistance against the institutional church. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the conflicts between personal faith and the rigid structures of the Catholic faith that he perceives as oppressive and harmful. Chiniquy's narrative captures the struggle for religious understanding and personal integrity within the confines of organized religion, alongside vivid accounts of his formative years in Canada. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- Controversial literature |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- Clergy -- Biography |
| Subject | Chiniquy, Charles Paschal Telesphore, 1809-1899 |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- United States -- Clergy -- Biography |
| Subject | Catholic ex-priests -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Protestant converts -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51634 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 468 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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