The Interdict

By Edward James Conran

"The Interdict" provides a comprehensive examination of one of the Catholic Church's most significant canonical censures. Written with scholarly precision, the work explores the nature, history, and application of the interdict-a spiritual penalty that restricts participation in certain liturgical rites and the reception of sacraments within specific territories or by particular individuals.

The text delves into the evolution of the interdict from its early development in ecclesiastical law through its formal codification. It clarifies the distinctions between personal and local interdicts, detailing the legal procedures for their imposition and the conditions necessary for their lifting. By analyzing the theological and disciplinary foundations of the practice, "The Interdict" sheds light on the exercise of authority within the Church and the historical methods used to maintain religious order and obedience. This study serves as an essential resource for those interested in Canon Law, church history, and the complex intersection of legal theory and religious practice.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025473922
• ISBN13: 9781025473925
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"