ISBN: 9781334463365 - two difficulties in the way of independence: ne temere decree (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book discusses legal changes in Canada during a time of significant social and political change, specifically examining the government's stance on issues of marriage and Catholic influence. At the time, the Ne Temere decree, issued by the Catholic Church in 1907, ignited a debate on the separation of church and state. The author traces the legal battles, political maneuvering, and public discourse surrounding the Lancaster Bill, which proposed to give legal recognition to marriages performed by non-Catholic clergy, and its ultimate rejection by the Canadian parliament. By providing historical context and in-depth analysis, this book offers insights into the tensions between religious freedom, state authority, and the evolving social norms of the early 20th century in Canada. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…