Excerpt from Nicholas Breakspear (Adrian IV.): Englishman and Pope
I can, however, claim that I have done my best to verify all the statements I have made, and have appended a full bibliography for those who care to make, further researches.
One thing more: Whoever writes the life of a Pope is bound to tread upon delicate ground, and to run the risk of wounding the susceptibilities of some. I would, therefore, if I have anywhere expressed opinions which are offensive to any body of Christians, express my regret here once for all, merely saying that I have at least made an honest endeavour to present controversial matter in an impartial light.
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Englishman who ever occupied the Papal chair is the outcome of, at least, a conscientious study of the subject. Some years ago I was interested in trying to ascertain the grounds on which one of the traditions current concerning Nicholas Breakspear rested, and, by degrees, I accumulated such a number of notes about him as to make me think it worth while to throw them into the form of a memoir of his life, and of the times in which he lived, so far as they influenced or were influenced by him. It is strange that notwithstanding the unique character of Breakspear scareer it is still very little known. Every schoolboy can give the outlines of the life of Thomas a Beket, who was made Archdeacon of Canterbury in the year Adrian IV. died; while it is not everyone who can even fix the century in which the English Pope
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the remarkable life of Nicholas Breakspear, the only Englishman to ever hold the Papacy. The author meticulously examines the available historical records, including accounts by contemporaries like John of Salisbury and Cardinal Boso, to piece together Breakspear's journey from humble origins to the pinnacle of the Catholic Church. The book delves into the political and religious landscape of 12th-century Europe, particularly in England and France, where Breakspear's early life unfolded amidst the turmoil of the Norman Conquest and the rise of powerful monastic orders. The author sheds light on the challenges Breakspear faced, such as his rejection from the Abbey of St. Albans, and the social and political realities that shaped his decision to seek a new life in France. The book offers insights into the Church's complex power dynamics, the struggle between secular and spiritual authority, and the competing forces at play during a period of intense social and religious change. Through careful analysis and compelling storytelling, the author paints a vivid picture of a fascinating historical figure and illuminates the challenges and triumphs of a pivotal era in Church history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331652373_0
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