Oxford Dictionary of Popes, by J N D Kelly & Michael Walsh
£12.99
SKU OUP-9780199295814
- Chronologically ordered entries on every officially recognized pope in history, from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI. Spans almost 2,000 years of history, from the first pope right up to the present day. Provides information on each Pope's family, social background, pre-papal career as well as details on activites in office. Covers all the irregularly elected "antipopes". Recommended further reading for many entries. Includes an appendix on Pope Joan, discussing the tradition that there has been a female pope. Thoroughly revised and updated content. Updated further reading recommendations.
| Author: | J N D Kelly & Michael Walsh |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 372 |
| Date Published: | Jan 2010 |
| Dimensions: | 129 196mm |
| Publisher: | OUP |
| ISBN: | 9780199295814 |