Why Should Priests Wed? (1888)

By James Chancy

Book Overview

""Why Should Priests Wed?"" is a book written by James Chancy and published in 1888. It explores the controversial topic of whether or not Catholic priests should be allowed to marry. Chancy argues that celibacy is not a biblical requirement for priests and that the Catholic Church's insistence on celibacy has caused many problems, including sexual abuse scandals. He also discusses the benefits of allowing priests to marry, such as increased emotional and physical health, and the potential for a larger pool of candidates for the priesthood. Overall, ""Why Should Priests Wed?"" is a thought-provoking examination of a divisive issue within the Catholic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164016210
• ISBN13: 9781164016212
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"