The Sacrament of Repentance and Confession: Biblical, Spiritual, and Dogmatic

This comprehensive book explores "The Sacrament of Repentance and Confession" from the perspective of the Coptic Orthodox Church, detailing its biblical, spiritual, and dogmatic foundations. It explains repentance as a "Second Baptism" and a process of "Metanoia"—a change of mind and heart through the power of the Holy Spirit. The text outlines the steps of proper confession, starting with self-examination and sincere contrition, followed by confession to God, and finally confessing sins before the priest to receive absolution and forgiveness. It also highlights the importance of spiritual guidance and the role of the father of confession as a physician of souls, citing the sayings of Holy Fathers such as St. Anthony, St. Moses the Black, and St. Augustine. The book addresses objections regarding the necessity of the priest, affirming the authority of binding and loosing granted by Christ to His apostles and their successors, aiming to lead the believer toward true reconciliation with