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The Vicar of Christ, or Lectures Upon the Office and Prerogatives of Our Holy Father the Pope (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Preston, Thomas S.

 
9781334217692: The Vicar of Christ, or Lectures Upon the Office and Prerogatives of Our Holy Father the Pope (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the enduring authority of the pope and the church’s role in modern history.

This nonfiction work surveys the prerogatives of the Vicar of Christ, tracing the life of Pope Pius IX and the era’s great questions from a thoughtful, faith-informed perspective.

In clear, accessible prose, the text outlines the pope’s rise, his governance of the church, and the moral challenges faced by society. It presents a plain, popular argument for the pope’s supreme role and its impact on faith and public life, with reflections on liberty, tradition, and the defense of Catholic doctrine.
  • Learn the historical context of the papal office and its influence on church and state
  • Understand the arguments for the pope’s supremacy, infallibility, and temporal power
  • See biographical sketches of Pius IX and the late-19th century church
  • Read notes on edition history, prefaces, and appendices that illuminate the work’s purpose
Ideal for readers of religious history, Catholic studies, and those exploring the intersection of faith and politics.

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