Book Summary
The original French edition of this encyclopedia, the "Dictionnaire historique de la papaute" has been recognized internationally as one of the most esteemed reference works on the papacy. Now Routledge is pleased to publish this acclaimed resource in a revised, expanded, and updated English language edition, translated by a team of experts in papal history. This comprehensive three-volume reference not only covers all of the popes (and anti-popes) from St. Peter to John Paul II, but also explores the papacy as an institution. Articles cover the inner workings--both contemporary and historical--of the Holy See, and encompass religious orders, papal encyclicals, historical events, papal controversies, the arts, and more. This set is destined to be the standard English-language reference for all issues concerning the papacy. Also inlcludes five maps.
Book Details
| Book Name | The Papacy: An Encyclopedia, Set |
| Author | P. Levillain, Philippe Levillain, John O'malley |
| Publisher | Routledge (Oct 2001) |
| ISBN | 9780415922289 |
| Pages | 1824 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 34446 |