Bible Encyclopedias
Reserved Cases

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

among Roman Catholic casuists, are certain sins which are to be dealt with by higher ecclesiastics than the mere priest, who may, however, bestow absolution if the penitent be at the point of death. To this class of sins belong heresy, simony, sacrilege, and certain offences against the priesthood.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Reserved Cases'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​r/reserved-cases.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.