The Oxford Dictionary of Popes - Couverture souple

Kelly, J.N.D.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0192820850 ISBN 13 : 9780192820853

Editeur : Oxford Paperbacks, 1997

Synopsis

Writing for people of every religious allegiance, John Kelly gives concise accounts not only of all the officially recognized popes from St Peter to John Paul 11, but also of all their irregularly elected rivals, the so-called antipopes. Also listed is the legendary existence of a popess called Joan. Each pope and antipope's entry covers his family and social background and pre-papal career as well as his activities in office. The entries are arranged chronologically making this a continuous history of the papacy which has an unbroken existence of almost 2,000 years. It reveals how, for much of that history, spiritual and temporal power have been inextricably mingled in the person of the pope.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This fascinating dictionary gives concise accounts of every officially recognized pope in history, from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI, as well as all of their irregularly elected rivals, the so-called antipopes. Each pope and antipope's entry covers his family and social background and pre-papal career as well as his activities in office. An appendix provides a detailed discussion and analysis of the tradition that there has been a female pope. The entries are arranged chronologically making this a continuous history of the papacy over almost 2,000 years. It reveals how, for much of that history, spiritual and temporal power have been inextricably mingled in the person of the pope. A fascinating read for students of theology and history, as well as the general reader with an interest in Christian history.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0192820850
• ISBN 13: 9780192820853
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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