Georgi Henrici Goetzi, D. Superint. Lubec. Ecloga theologica, De facinorosis, supplicio adjudicatis, vulgò Armen Sündern, welche sollen abgethan werden / ... defendenda ab Henrico Christoph. Steinfelden ...

Discusses the proper treatment of criminals facing the death sentence for such crimes as murder and blasphemy. Before execution, for example, the condemned should be allowed baptism and communion. It is suggested a clergyman remain with them to offer comfort, even during their final punishment, so t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Goetze, Georg Heinrich, 1667-1728
Other Authors:	Steinfelden, Heinrich Christoph
Language:	Latin German
Language and/or Writing System:	In Latin with some German ; Fraktur.
Published:	Lubecae : [publisher not identified], [1722]
Subjects:	Capital punishment > Religious aspects > Early works to 1800. Criminals > Religious life > Early works to 1800. Prisoners > Religious life > Germany > Early works to 1800. Punishment > Religious aspects > Early works to 1800.
Genre:	Early works to 1800.
Local Note:	MSU: Criminology collection.
Physical Description:	28 pages ; 23 cm
Variant Title:	Armen Sündern, welche sollen abgethan werden. [Parallel title] Facinorosis, supplicio adjudicatis. [Other title]
Format:	Book

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Summary:	Discusses the proper treatment of criminals facing the death sentence for such crimes as murder and blasphemy. Before execution, for example, the condemned should be allowed baptism and communion. It is suggested a clergyman remain with them to offer comfort, even during their final punishment, so that the condemned are never spiritually abandoned.
Note:	"MDCCXXII." Title from cover. "Pro sacris ordinationis ecclesiasticæimpetrandis As D. IIX. Maji, A. MDCC XIV. Horispomeridianis, defenda ab Henrico Christoph. Steinfelden, Mustinensi-Saxone, Vocato Pastore Ecclesiæ Schlucopiensis."
Call Number:	HV8669.C37 G6 1722 XX folio
Source of Acquisition:	Kraus Periodicals ; Purchase ; 1965.