The Convention of the 15th September and the Encyclic of the 8th December (1865)

The book ""The Convention of the 15th September and the Encyclic of the 8th December (1865)"" is written by Felix Dupanloup. The book is a historical account of the events that took place in 1865 in the Catholic Church. The Convention of the 15th September refers to the agreement reached between the French government and the Holy See regarding the appointment of bishops in France. The Encyclic of the 8th December refers to the papal encyclical issued by Pope Pius IX, which condemned modernism and liberalism in the Catholic Church.The book explores the political and religious implications of these events and their impact on the Catholic Church. Dupanloup provides a detailed analysis of the Convention and the Encyclic, examining their historical context, theological significance, and practical implications. He also discusses the reaction of the French government and the Catholic Church to these events.Overall, ""The Convention of the 15th September and the Encyclic of the 8th December (1865)"" is a comprehensive and insightful account of an important moment in the history of the Catholic Church. It offers a unique perspective on the political and religious tensions of the time and sheds light on the ongoing struggle between tradition and modernity in the Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.