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Keepers Of The Keys Of Heaven

Keepers Of The Keys Of Heaven

A History Of The Papacy

Roger Collins

Roger Collins offers an account of the entire arc of papal history, describing how its authority was acquired & exercised, & in turn, challenged & threatened; how it faced & overcame crises - both from within & without; its relationship with Rome; the tradition of artistic patronage; & the character & policies of individual popes. ...

Publisher:
W&N
Year of publication:
2010
ISBN:
978-0-7538-2695-9
Pages:
564
18,75 €
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Roger Collins offers an account of the entire arc of papal history, describing how its authority was acquired & exercised, & in turn, challenged & threatened; how it faced & overcame crises - both from within & without; its relationship with Rome; the tradition of artistic patronage; & the character & policies of individual popes.

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