This book draws upon the works of numerous patristic authorities as well as Bernard of Clairvaux and Peter de Blois. Male synthesized their theological reflection and endeavored to present "the unanimous sentiments of the Church Catholic on its important subject."

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The Ancient Fathers on the Priesthood
On the Office and Work of the Priesthood in the Church of Christ
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On the Office and Work of the Priesthood in the Church of Christ
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1Table of contents
- CONTENTS
- TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE
- LIST OF THE FATHERS CITED IN THIS WORK, WITH THE DATES OF THEIR DEATHS
- BOOK I. ON THE OFFICE AND CHARACTER OF THE PRIESTHOOD
- BOOK II. ON THE PASTORAL CARE
- APPENDIX: CONTAINING A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE FATHERS WHOSE WORKS ARE CITED IN THIS BOOK