02287cam a22003373u 4500 37706 UtSlPG 20260610133847.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Ronge, Johannes, 1813-1887 John Ronge; The Holy Coat of Treves; New German-Catholic Church Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-10-10 Produced by David Widger "The Holy Coat of Treves" by Johannes Ronge et al. is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text delves into the ceremonial exhibition of a purported relic, the Holy Coat, in Treves, and critiques the beliefs surrounding it, particularly the influence of the Catholic Church on the faithful. The narrative unwraps the intense devotion of pilgrims and the socio-religious implications of relic worship while questioning the legitimacy and morality of such practices. The opening of the work sets a critical tone by invoking the words of Luther, suggesting skepticism towards relics and the motivations of the Church leaders who promote them. It describes the history and significance associated with the Holy Coat, detailing previous exhibitions and the fervor it incites among pilgrims, who are often drawn from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Ronge's writing conveys concern about the exploitation of the faithful's beliefs for financial gain and the potential spiritual harm that such practices may cause. As the ceremonies unfold, the author paints a vivid picture of both the miraculous claims and the darker realities underlying this veneration, positioning the reader to reflect on the broader critique of institutional religion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dom (Trier, Germany) German Catholicism Holy Coat Anonymous https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37706 78546 78546