Pope Linus and the Formation of the Early Catholic Church (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781500784829)

The origins of the Catholic Church are as mysterious, cavernous, and deep as the ancient archives housed in the Vatican, the church's capital in Rome. Over a billion Catholics believe that the line of Papal succession for Popes, stretching back nearly two thousand years, begins with Jesus Christ and his first Apostle, St. Peter. However, it is there that historians and theologians begin to greatly diverge in their opinions regarding that successionOne of the most popular traditions is after the death of Peter, the church was run by Pope Linus. This short book will look at the early church, and what is known about this first pope and his role in the early church.

Author: Matthew Murray
ISBN-10: 1500784826
ISBN-13: 9781500784829
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 08/08/2014
Pages: 86
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.18d