Crises in the History of the Papacy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161405989)

Crises in the History of the Papacy is a book written by Joseph McCabe that explores the tumultuous history of the papacy. The book covers various crises that have occurred throughout the history of the Catholic Church, including political conflicts, theological controversies, and scandals involving the papacy. McCabe provides a detailed analysis of each crisis, examining the causes, consequences, and impact on the papacy and the Church as a whole. The book also delves into the personalities of the popes involved in each crisis, providing insight into their motivations and actions. Overall, Crises in the History of the Papacy offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the challenges faced by the papacy throughout history, shedding light on the complex and often controversial role of the Church in world affairs.1916. This book contains a study of twenty famous Popes whose careers and whose influence were important in the development of the church and in the history of the world. Contents: St. Callistus and the Early Struggle; St. Damasus and the Triumph; Leo the Great, the Last Pope of Imperial Rome; Gregory the Great, the First Medieval Pope; Hadrian I and the Temporal Power; Nicholas I and the False Decretals; John X and the Iron Century; Hildebrand; Innocent III, the Papal Zenith; John XXII, the Court at Avignon; John XXIII and the Great Schism; Alexander VI, the Borgia-Pope; Julius II, the Fighting Pope; Leo X and the Dance of Death; Paul III and the Counter-Reformation; Sixtus V and the New Church; Benedict XIV, the Scholar Pope; Pius VII and the Revolution; Pius IX; Leo XIII.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joseph McCabe
ISBN-10: 1161405984
ISBN-13: 9781161405989
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 476
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.29lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.06d