"Institutiones Canonicae in Forma Compendii" is a rigorous and structured manual providing a systematic overview of the laws and regulations of the Catholic Church. Authored by P. J. B. Raus, a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (C.SS.R.), this work serves as a comprehensive compendium for students and practitioners of ecclesiastical law. Following the early 20th-century codification of church law, such texts were essential for understanding the administrative, judicial, and sacramental discipline of the Church.
The work covers fundamental principles of canon law, including the sources of law, the hierarchy of the Church, the administration of sacraments, and the penal system. By presenting these complex legal concepts in a condensed compendium format, Raus offers a clear and accessible guide to the internal legal system that governs the clergy and the laity. This volume is a significant historical resource for those interested in the development of Catholic jurisprudence and the structural organization of the Church. "Institutiones Canonicae in Forma Compendii" remains an important primary source for understanding the legal framework that shaped Catholic life and institutional practice during the post-1917 era.
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