Saints and Sinners - A History of the Popes (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)

This engrossing book encompasses the extraordinary history of the papacy, from its beginnings to the present day. This new edition covers the unprecedented resignation of Benedict XVI and the election of the first Argentinian pope.
Praise for the earlier editions:
"Duffy enlivens the long march through church history with anecdotes that bring the different pontiffs to life. . . . "Saints and Sinners" is a remarkable achievement."--Piers Paul Read, "The Times" (London)
"A distinguished text . . . offering plenty of historical facts and sobering, valuable judgments."--Henry Chadwick, "New York Times Book Review"
"Will fascinate anyone wishing to better understand the history of the Catholic Church and the forces that have shaped the role of the papacy."--Gloria J. Tysl, "Christian Century"

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2014
First published:	June 2014
Authors:	Eamon Duffy
Dimensions:	197 x 127 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	500
Edition:	4th Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-20612-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian spiritual & Church leaders Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian spiritual & Church leaders Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian spiritual & Church leaders Books > Christianity > Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church Promotions
LSN:	0-300-20612-7
Barcode:	9780300206128

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