This is much more a reference book than one that is meant to be read cover to cover. My reading relates its value as a book I read cover to cover. As an American most of what I know of indulgences is related to the stories of Martin Luther and the malpractices he noted prior to starting the Protestant Reformation. It's good to some examples of modern day indulgences. I had known that they weren't gone as many have been taught and that nothing in the book has anything to so with money. I may try to get a copy to keep as reference only. ( )

An brief but interesting read, worthwhile even if one only reads the appended Church documents. Unfortunately, this book is marred by an awful English translation. I'd like to find a copy of the authoritative Latin. ( )

This edition is written in English and is the result of the efforts of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops of the United States, which was first, published in 1988. This is the Third Edition of the Handbook of Indulgences.

This book explains Norms and Indulgences. It the book explains and lists the three general types of Indulged Grants and the other type of Indulgenced Grants. With this book you will learn exactly what is required to receive a partial indulgence or plenary indulgence. All the prayers that grant indulgences are listed.

The book is easy to read and use. And is well documented. If you are Roman Catholic this is a must have. ( )