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Oxford Dictionary of Popes 2006 by J N D Kelly and Michael Walsh-image

Oxford Dictionary of Popes 2006 by J N D Kelly and Michael Walsh

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Intended Audience: Trade Synopsis: This acclaimed papal Who's Who presents biographical accounts in chronological order of all the officially recognized popes from St. Peter to Pope Benedict XVI, with a new and expanded entry on Pope John Paul II. Providing a continuous history of the papacy, it also includes their irregularly elected rivals, the so-called 'anti-popes, ' and an appendix discussing the legendary existence of a female pope, named Joan. Each papal and anti-papal entry covers family, social background, and pre-papal careers, as well as activities in office, and is arranged chronologically. The Dictionary of Popes presents a continuous history of the almost 2,000 year existence of the papacy, revealing how, for much of that history, spiritual and temporal power have ben inextricably mingled in the person of the pope., 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., This acclaimed papal Who's Who presents biographical accounts in chronological order of all the officially recognized popes from St. Peter to Pope Benedict XVI, with a new and expanded entry on Pope John Paul II. Providing a continuous history of the papacy, it also includes their irregularly elected rivals, the so-called 'anti-popes, ' and an appendix discussing the legendary existence of a female pope, named Joan. Each papal and anti-papal entry covers family, social background, and pre-papal careers, as well as activities in office, and is arranged chronologically. The Dictionary of Popes presents a continuous history of the almost 2,000 year existence of the papacy, revealing how, for much of that history, spiritual and temporal power have ben inextricably mingled in the person of the pope, This acclaimed papal Who's Who presents biographical accounts in chronological order of all the officially recognized popes from St. Peter to Pope Benedict XVI, with a new and expanded entry on Pope John Paul II. The Dictionary of Popes presents a continuous history of the almost 2,000 year existence of the papacy, revealing how, for much of that history, spiritual and temporal power have ben inextricably mingled in the person of the pope. Edition Description: Revised edition Dewey Decimal: 282.092/2 B Format: Perfect Language: English Author: J. N. D. Kelly, Michael Walsh Genre: Religion, Biography & Autobiography Item Height: 0.8 in LC Classification Number: BX955.3 Publication Year: 2006 Table Of Content: PrefaceAbbreviationsNote to the ReaderAlphabetical List of Popes and AntipopesThe PopesAppendix: Pope JoanIndex Book Series: Oxford Quick Référence Ser. brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated gtin13: 9780198614333 ISBN-13: 9780198614333 LCCN: 2006-277841 Reviews: 'well-researched, extremely well written, and a delightful exercise in itsown right...an entertaining read for those of any religion or of none'Church Times, 'ought to be on the reference shelf of any civilized person of any faithor none...not merely a dictionary but an agreeable bedside read'Hampstead and Highgate Express, 'well-researched, extremely well written, and a delightful exercise in its own right...an entertaining read for those of any religion or of none'Church Times, 'ought to be on the reference shelf of any civilized person of any faith or none...not merely a dictionary but an agreeable bedside read'Hampstead and Highgate Express TitleLeading: The Topic: Reference, Religious Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated ISBN-10: 0198614330 Dewey Edition: 22 Item Length: 7.7 in Book Title: Oxford Dictionary of Popes Item Weight: 10.6 Oz Item Width: 5.1 in Edition: 2 Features: Revised Number of Pages: 368 Pages

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