This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: J. H. Furst in 1909 in 297 pages; Description: Dissertation for the Doctorate in Theology at the Catholic University of America.; Subjects: Simony; History / General; Religion / Christian Church / Canon & Ecclesiastical Law; Religion / Christianity / Catholic; Religion / Christian Theology / General; Religion / Christian Church / History;