Crises in the History of the Papacy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162622842)

Crises in the History of the Papacy is a book written by Joseph McCabe that delves into the tumultuous history of the papacy. The book covers various crises that the papacy has faced throughout its existence, including political conflicts, theological disputes, and scandals involving popes and other high-ranking officials. McCabe provides a detailed analysis of each crisis, examining the causes, consequences, and historical context of each event. The book also explores the role of the papacy in shaping the course of Western civilization and its impact on the Church and society as a whole. Overall, Crises in the History of the Papacy offers a fascinating and insightful look into the challenges and triumphs of one of the most influential institutions in the world.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: 1162622849
ISBN-13: 9781162622842
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 476
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.79lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.96d