DISCIPLINE ROPE 8 PEARL STRIPS, LATE 19C
DISCIPLINE ROPE 8 PEARL STRIPS, LATE 19C
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Rare Discipline in rope with 8 strips ending in olive stones
Stains and traces of use.
PERIOD : late 19th / early 20th
SIZE : 43cm
SIZE : 16.9"
The instrument of penance called discipline, resembling a small whip, is used by followers of some Christian denominations, including Anglicans, Lutherans and Roman Catholics, in the context of the spiritual practice known as mortification of the flesh.
Flagellation, an ancient tradition associated with extreme ascetic practices, is adopted by some religious people in order to achieve spiritual purification and mortify their own flesh. This intense form of bodily discipline is seen as a way of doing penance to atone for sins. Some believers believe that flagellation strengthens their bond with God and brings them closer to the suffering of Christ. However, it should be noted that this practice is not widespread in all religious traditions and that it often arouses controversy due to its marginal character.
