Science Quote by Joseph Pohle
““the scientific development of the doctrine of indulgences. 29 St. Thomas knows but one plenary indulgence, i. e. that granted for the liberation of the Holy City from the yoke of the Saracens. 30 Among partial indulgences he men tions as the greatest one of seven years. 31 Within the Greek schismatic Church indulgences did not gain nearly as wide a vogue as among the Latins, though we have knowledge of occasional commutations of severe penances into lighter ones, which latter mostly took the shape of pecuniary alms for the redemption of prisoners held in captivity by the Turks. 32 c) In the course of the fifth and last period (1274-1916) the practice of indulgences devel oped into the precise form in which we have it to-day. An important event””
About This Quote
The passage outlines the historical evolution of indulgences, noting early limited use, later expansion, and regional differences, especially between Latin and Greek churches.
In simple terms: Historical development of indulgences
Key Takeaway
Indulgences grew from rare to systematic practice
Themes
History
Religion
Doctrine
Church Practices
Cultural Diffusion
Mood
Analytical
Reflective
Type
Historical
Theological
When to use this quote
- Academic study of church history
- Comparative religious analysis
- Theological education
- Museum exhibit on Reformation
Key Concepts
Indulgence Theory
Ecclesiastical Law
Medieval Politics
Interfaith Relations
Practical Applications
- Teaching medieval religious reforms
- Contextualizing Reformation causes
Questions to Reflect On
- How did political contexts shape indulgence policies?
- What were the social impacts of indulgence practices?
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