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010 $a 2009015746
020 $a9781580512275 (cloth : alk. paper)
020 $a1580512275 (cloth : alk. paper)
020 $a9781580512299 (electronic)
020 $a1580512291 (electronic)
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100 1 $aO'Malley, John W.$0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79109026
245 12 $aA history of the popes :$bfrom Peter to the present /$cJohn W. O'Malley.
260 $aLanham, Md. :$bSheed & Ward,$c[2010], ©2010.
300 $axvi, 351 pages :$billustrations ;$c24 cm
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 1 $a"John W. O'Malley tells the story of the oldest living institution in the Western world - the papacy - from its origins in St. Peter, Jesus' chief disciple, through Pope Benedict XVI today. O'Malley's narrative makes the story of St. Peter's successors come alive through bite-sized chapters that reveal colorful details and new facets of the institution. O'Malley describes how the papal job description has shifted over time, from guarding the tombs of Peter and Paul, to governing the city of Rome, to ministering to the masses as a major world figure. The author does not shy away from controversies in the church, and he includes legends like Pope Joan and a comprehensive list of popes and anti-popes to help readers get a full picture of the papacy." "This simultaneously reverent yet critical book will appeal to readers interested in both religion and history as it chronicles the saints and sinners who have led the Roman Catholic Church during the past two thousand years."--BOOK JACKET.
650 0 $aPapacy$xHistory.$0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85097531
852 00 $buts$hBX955.3$i.O43 2010