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Between God and Man: Six Sermons on the Priestly Office (Medieval Texts in Translation) (Medieval Texts in Translation Series)
Pope Innocent III
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paperback. The six sermons presented here cast light on Pope Innocent III's concept of what his duties. They include: the inaugural sermon of Innocent's consecration, the opening sermon of Lateran Council IV, two Roman Synod sermons, and another on the constitution of the priesthood. Translator(s): Vause, Corinne J.; Gardiner, Frank C. Series: Medieval Texts in Translation. Num Pages: 30 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCL; HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 249.
When Innocent III became pope in 1198 he announced that he had been elevated to a position ""between God and man"". This audacious claim has often been quoted to characterize the papal monarchy over which he presided and the secular powers he wielded for the 18 years of his controversial tenure. The sermons presented in this collection cast a clearer light on Innocent's concept of what his duties were as priest and bishop. Innocent was renowned as a preacher, one who faithfully fulfilled that pastoral duty throughout his career. The group of sermons featured in this book represents only a ... Read more
When Innocent III became pope in 1198 he announced that he had been elevated to a position ""between God and man"". This audacious claim has often been quoted to characterize the papal monarchy over which he presided and the secular powers he wielded for the 18 years of his controversial tenure. The sermons presented in this collection cast a clearer light on Innocent's concept of what his duties were as priest and bishop. Innocent was renowned as a preacher, one who faithfully fulfilled that pastoral duty throughout his career. The group of sermons featured in this book represents only a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Catholic University America Pr United States
Number of pages
30
Condition
New
Series
Medieval Texts in Translation
Number of Pages
30
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813213651
SKU
V9780813213651
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