Isbn: 9781528024808 - a conflict of mitres: the diverse polities and cathedral abbey of bishop leo haid (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the American South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author meticulously examines the controversial appointment of Leo Haid as the Bishop of North Carolina and the subsequent establishment of Belmont Abbey as an abbatia nullius diocesis, a rare and unique jurisdiction within the Catholic Church. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing landscape for American Catholicism, where the Church grappled with issues of growth, organization, and social influence. The book offers a fascinating exploration of the interplay between religious authority, personal ambition, and the evolving social fabric of a region grappling with its own history and identity. The author's in-depth analysis reveals the inherent tensions between monastic and diocesan structures, the delicate balance between religious ideals and practical realities, and the enduring impact of personality and personal convictions on the course of history. The book ultimately provides a nuanced understanding of how the quest for a separate Benedictine territory in North Carolina ultimately served to complicate, rather than resolve, the challenges facing the Catholic Church in the region. 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.…