Liber poenitentialis

Book • 1971
Robert of Flamborough's Liber poenitentialis is a penitential manual designed to guide confessors in assessing sins and prescribing appropriate penances.

The manual provides a systematic overview of various sins, categorizing them and offering guidelines for their evaluation.

Robert of Flamborough draws upon theological and legal sources to inform his understanding of sin and penance.

The text also includes practical advice for confessors on how to approach penitents and administer the sacrament of penance effectively.

This Liber poenitentialis reflects Robert of Flamborough's deep understanding of theology and his commitment to providing practical guidance for the administration of penance.

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Melodie H. Eichbauer, "Law in a Culture of Theology: The Use of Canon Law by Parisian Theologians, Ca. 1120-Ca. 1220" (Routledge, 2025)
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as a penitential adapted for the pastoral care of university students.
Melodie H. Eichbauer, "Law in a Culture of Theology: The Use of Canon Law by Parisian Theologians, Ca. 1120-Ca. 1220" (Routledge, 2025)

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