För rikets bästa och människors salighet - Skriftermålets utformning och betydelse 1571–1718
Title: For the benefit of the realm and the bliss of the people. The structure and significance of the confession, from the Church Order of 1571 to the Church Law of 1686 and Church Manual of 1693. The confession played a central role in Sweden during the 17th century. The only way for a Christian person to reach salvation and eternal life was through confession. Further on, confession served as