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The Medieval Papacy Brett Whalen

The Medieval Papacy By Brett Whalen

The Medieval Papacy by Brett Whalen


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During the Middle Ages, the popes of Rome claimed both spiritual authority and worldly powers, vying with emperors for supremacy, ruling over the Papal States, and legislating the norms of Christian society.

The Medieval Papacy Summary

The Medieval Papacy by Brett Whalen

During the Middle Ages, the popes of Rome claimed both spiritual authority and worldly powers, vying with emperors for supremacy, ruling over the Papal States, and legislating the norms of Christian society. They also faced profound challenges to their proclaimed primacy over Christendom.

The Medieval Papacy explores the unique role that the Roman Church and its papal leadership played in the historical development of medieval Europe. Brett Edward Whalen pays special attention to the religious, intellectual and political significance of the papacy from the first century through to the Reformation in the sixteenth century.

Ideal for students, scholars and general readers alike, this approachable survey helps us to understand the origins of an idea and institution that continue to shape our modern world.

About Brett Whalen

Brett Edward Whalen is Associate Professor of Medieval History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements.- Maps.- Introduction.- 1. The Memory of Saint Peter.- 2. Empire and Christendom.- 3. The Reordering of the West.- 4. Reform and Crusade.- 5. Papal Monarchy.- 6. The Whole World to Govern.- 7. The Papacy in Crisis.- 8. The Rome at the Close of the Middle Ages.- Epilogue.- Notes.- Suggestions for Further Reading.- Index.

Additional information

NLS9780230272835
9780230272835
0230272835
The Medieval Papacy by Brett Whalen
New
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2013-12-04
240
N/A
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