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A Dictionary of Popes
J N D Kelly
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Description for A Dictionary of Popes
Paperback. This acclaimed papal Who's Who contains updated biographical accounts of all the popes from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI. Arranged chronologically it provides a continuous history of the papacy as well as their irregularly elected rivals (the so-called antipopes). It is fully indexed for quick reference and includes recommended further reading. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: GBCB; HRCC7; HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 404.
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. Also, an appendix provides a detailed discussion and analysis of the tradition that there has been a female pope. This new edition reflects the very latest in papal research and contains additional information in the further reading sections of each entry, making the book an even more ... Read more
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. Also, an appendix provides a detailed discussion and analysis of the tradition that there has been a female pope. This new edition reflects the very latest in papal research and contains additional information in the further reading sections of each entry, making the book an even more ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Oxford Quick Reference
Condition
New
Number of Pages
372
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199295814
SKU
V9780199295814
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Reviews for A Dictionary of Popes
Review from previous edition invaluable and much needed
Guardian
well-researched, extremely well written, and a delightful exercise in its own right...an entertaining read for those of any religion or of none
Church Times
very much a book to read or browse in as well as one to consult
New York Times
ought to be ... Read more
Guardian
well-researched, extremely well written, and a delightful exercise in its own right...an entertaining read for those of any religion or of none
Church Times
very much a book to read or browse in as well as one to consult
New York Times
ought to be ... Read more