Die Desponsatio Impuberum

<p><i>Die Desponsatio Impuberum</i> by Walther Hörmann zu Hörbach is a detailed exploration of the historical development of canonical marriage law specifically focusing on underage betrothals. This scholarly work originally published in 1891 delves into the intricacies of ecclesiastical legal practices concerning marriage during the medieval period. Hörmann zu Hörbach meticulously examines the evolution of regulations and customs surrounding the betrothal and marriage of individuals below the age of consent providing valuable insights into the legal and social contexts of the time.</p> <p>This historical analysis offers a comprehensive understanding of the canonical laws that shaped marriage practices in Europe and provides a critical resource for legal historians theologians and anyone interested in the development of Western legal traditions. The book remains a significant contribution to the study of canon law and its impact on societal norms.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>