Fifty Years in the Church of Rome by Charles Paschal Telesphore Chiniquy
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"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.)
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| Author | Chiniquy, Charles Paschal Telesphore, 1809-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fifty Years in the Church of Rome |
| Alternate Title | 50 Years in the Church of Rome |
| Credits |
Produced by KD Weeks, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1002 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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