| Author |
Corvin, Otto von, 1812-1886 |
| Title |
Der Pfaffenspiegel
Historische Denkmale des Fanatismus in der römisch-katholischen Kirche
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pfaffenspiegel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Andreas Schmidt
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| Summary |
"Der Pfaffenspiegel" by Otto von Corvin is a historical analysis written in the late 19th century. The text examines the historical occurrences of fanaticism within the Roman Catholic Church, critiquing the impact of religious authority on society and individual freedom. The author appears to strongly challenge the ethical and moral foundation of the church, exploring how its teachings have suppressed human reason and perpetuated societal oppression. At the start of the book, the author reflects on the two decades that have passed since the first edition's publication and observes significant changes in public sentiment against religious authority. Corvin recounts his motivations to expose the destructive legacy and manipulative tactics of the Catholic Church during times of censorship and political upheaval. He discusses the historical cycles of religious fervor and fanaticism, particularly focusing on the church's historical figures and events that shaped its power dynamics, thus presenting a critical perspective on how faith has been utilized as a tool of control over the masses. The author intends to enlighten readers about these abuses and to foster a sense of intellectual emancipation from what he views as unfounded belief systems. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Catholic Church -- Controversial literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34581 |
| Release Date |
Dec 5, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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