The Roman Index of Forbidden Books by Francis S. Betten
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"The Roman Index of Forbidden Books" by Francis S. Betten is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book addresses the Catholic Church's censorship of literature, specifically focusing on the Roman Index, a catalog of books deemed inappropriate for Catholics. It provides guidance for Catholic book lovers and students, detailing the Church’s authority and reason for prohibiting certain texts. In this concise treatise, Betten outlines the origins and purpose
of the Roman Index, emphasizing the Church's responsibility to safeguard the faith of its followers against harmful literature. The book explains the process by which books are examined and included in the Index, along with the duties of Catholics regarding forbidden literature. It not only summarizes key regulations but also reflects on historical instances when books were condemned or challenged, such as the Galileo case. Overall, it serves as both a practical guide and a defense of the Church’s position on censorship, addressing common misconceptions and justifications surrounding the Index. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Betten, Francis S. (Francis Sales), 1863-1942 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09007315 |
| Title |
The Roman Index of Forbidden Books Briefly Explained for Catholic Booklovers and Students |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Prohibited books |
| Subject | Index librorum prohibitorum |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61165 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 694 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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