The book 'Исповедь и совесть в западноевропейской культуре XIII-XVI вв. ' by [Author's name] is a comprehensive study of the evolution of the concepts of confession and conscience in Western European culture during the transformative period from the Middle Ages to the Modern era. The author takes a multidisciplinary approach, examining various intercultural contexts from everyday life to university education, to demonstrate the significance of these phenomena for the development of moral consciousness in European individuals. The book begins with an overview of the historical context of the time, highlighting the changes that were taking place in Western Europe during the 13th to 16th centuries. This period saw the emergence of new religious movements, such as the Franciscan and Dominican orders, which emphasized the importance of personal confession and introspection. The author argues that these movements played a crucial role in shaping the modern concept of conscience and confession, which would later influence the development of Western culture. The next chapter delves into the theological and philosophical underpinnings of confession and conscience, exploring how these concepts were understood and interpreted by scholars and theologians of the time. The author examines the works of influential thinkers such as Thomas Aquinas and Bonaventure, demonstrating how their ideas about sin, repentance, and redemption influenced the evolution of conscience and confession. The following chapters explore the impact of confession and conscience on everyday life, including the role of the Church in shaping moral values and the use of confession as a tool for social control.

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