The Oxford Dictionary of Popes by Jnd Kelly
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.J.R.R. Tolkien, who passed away in
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198614333 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198614330 |
| Title | The Oxford Dictionary of Popes |
| Author | Jnd Kelly |
| Series | Oxford Quick Reference Ser |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2006-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
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