Confession in the Regnum Francorum (742–900): The Sources Revisited
David S. Bachrach
The rite of confession is generally recognised by scholars to have been an essential feature medieval Christianity. However, there no scholarly consensus regarding the frequency or character lay people before Fourth Lateran Council 1215. Since it important understand background these matters, this study examines both as was supposed be practised and reported in practice among soldiers western Europe prior By focusing on fighting men Western Europe, a particular but not insignificant segment society, knotty problem addressed from new angle.
The Journal of Ecclesiastical History