History of Sacerdotal Celibacy in the Christian Church; Volume 1

A groundbreaking study of the history of celibacy in the Christian church, this book traces the rise and fall of the practice from ancient times to the modern era. The author, Henry Charles Lea, was a prominent historian and scholar of medieval Europe, and his insights and analysis continue to inform discussions of religious celibacy today.
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