| The Illustrated History of the Popes: An Authoritative Guide to the Lives and Works of the Popes of the Catholic Church, with 450 Images Contributor(s): Phillips, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 075483025X ISBN-13: 9780754830252 Publisher: Lorenz Books OUR PRICE: $31.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Catholic |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.7" W x 11.2" (2.95 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For two thousand years, the pope has been the acknowledged head of the Roman Catholic Church. As the direct successor of St Peter, he holds a unique position, ruling over millions of Catholics worldwide. This comprehensive guide to the 266 men who have been pope provides a timeline of the history of the papacy, and details each pope's life, influence and the way they have shaped the church. Divided into three historical sections - the First Popes; the Crusades and the Reformation; and Into the Modern Era - this lavishly illustrated reference book will fascinate and inform anyone interested in the history of Catholicism. |