The Oxford Dictionary of Popes - Hardcover
This acclaimed papal Who's Who presents biographical accounts in chronological order of all the officially recognized popes from St. Peter to Pope Benedict XVI, with a new and expanded entry on Pope John Paul II. Providing a continuous history of the papacy, it also includes their irregularly elected rivals, the so-called 'anti-popes,' and an appendix discussing the legendary existence of a female pope, named Joan. Each papal and anti-papal entry covers family, social background, and pre-papal careers, as well as activities in office, and is arranged chronologically. The Dictionary of Popes presents a continuous history of the almost 2,000 year existence of the papacy, revealing how, for much of that history, spiritual and temporal power have ben inextricably mingled in the person of the pope.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
J.N.D. Kelly is Canon of Chichester Cathedral, a Fellow of the British Academy, and since 1966 a member of the Academic Council of the Ecumenical Theological Institute, Jerusalem. He is the author of Early Christian Creeds, Early Christian Doctrines, The Epistles of Peter and of Jude, and Jerome.
Review:
"Fills a big gap among existing reference books....Kelly is not only a distinguished church historian but also an elegant stylist, and the dictionary is very much a book to read or to browse in as well as one to consult."--The New York Times
"A scholarly and useful who's who of popes....Much...can be gleaned from Kelly's fascinating book."--Times Literary Supplement (London)
"A miracle of compression and balance."--The Economist
"A rich mine of arcane nuggets."--Time
"Extremely well-written....An entertaining read for those of any religion or of none; for the Christian community it is of great significance in these days of ecumenical overtures; for the scholar it is invaluable."--Church Times
"The ideal reference book: Well-written and thoroughly indexed, it also exhibits fine scholarship. Highly recommended."--Library Journal
"A fascinating volume...handy, readable, illuminating....Each entry is a little masterpiece."--Daily Telegraph
"Kelly's portrayals are judicious and succinct....The arrangement makes for ease of reference and invites one to trawl happily for pieces of curious or idle information."--Country Life
"In this book, Kelly fills a real need for a papal who's who. Essential for anyone wishing to mug up a pope, it's chronological arrangement and lively narrative make it readable as history in itself."--Today
"A book for Catholics, a book for Christians, a book for historians, and just about anyone interested in that oldest of all continuous Western institutions, the papacy."--The Santa Cruz Sentinel
J.N.D. Kelly is Canon of Chichester Cathedral, a Fellow of the British Academy, and since 1966 a member of the Academic Council of the Ecumenical Theological Institute, Jerusalem. He is the author of Early Christian Creeds, Early Christian Doctrines, The Epistles of Peter and of Jude, and Jerome.
"Fills a big gap among existing reference books....Kelly is not only a distinguished church historian but also an elegant stylist, and the dictionary is very much a book to read or to browse in as well as one to consult."--The New York Times
"A scholarly and useful who's who of popes....Much...can be gleaned from Kelly's fascinating book."--Times Literary Supplement (London)
"A miracle of compression and balance."--The Economist
"A rich mine of arcane nuggets."--Time
"Extremely well-written....An entertaining read for those of any religion or of none; for the Christian community it is of great significance in these days of ecumenical overtures; for the scholar it is invaluable."--Church Times
"The ideal reference book: Well-written and thoroughly indexed, it also exhibits fine scholarship. Highly recommended."--Library Journal
"A fascinating volume...handy, readable, illuminating....Each entry is a little masterpiece."--Daily Telegraph
"Kelly's portrayals are judicious and succinct....The arrangement makes for ease of reference and invites one to trawl happily for pieces of curious or idle information."--Country Life
"In this book, Kelly fills a real need for a papal who's who. Essential for anyone wishing to mug up a pope, it's chronological arrangement and lively narrative make it readable as history in itself."--Today
"A book for Catholics, a book for Christians, a book for historians, and just about anyone interested in that oldest of all continuous Western institutions, the papacy."--The Santa Cruz Sentinel
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0191909351
- ISBN 13 9780191909351
- BindingLeather Bound
- Number of pages360
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
The Oxford Dictionary of Popes. De Luxe Edition
Published by
Oxford U P
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0191909351
ISBN 13: 9780191909351
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Fine. ~Full red calfskin, decorated in gilt. All edges gilt. Silk ribbon. With original pictorial slipcase, with minor wear to corners. Unused. ~Robust packaging. Overseas tracking available on request. Size: xiv, 347pp. No dustwrapper. No ownership marks. Binding sound, text unmarked. Seller Inventory # LL7746
Buy Used
US$ 51.45
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Oxford Dictionary of Popes Presentation Edition
Published by
Oxford
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0191909351
ISBN 13: 9780191909351
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover (Full Leather). Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Red calfskin. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 348 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. All edges gilt - bright, rich condition. Book comes in its original slipcase. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Religion & Theology; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: 0191909351. ISBN/EAN: 9780191909351. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 29208. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right. Seller Inventory # 29208
Buy Used
US$ 63.92
Convert currency