Histoire des Conciles d'Après les Documents Originaux, Vol. 9 (Classic Reprint): Deuxième Partie, Concile de Trente (French Edition) - Softcover

Hefele, Charles-Joseph

 
9780282427764: Histoire des Conciles d'Après les Documents Originaux, Vol. 9 (Classic Reprint): Deuxième Partie, Concile de Trente (French Edition)

Synopsis

This book picks up where its predecessor left off to continue the story of the Council of Trent through Pope Pius IV, who was elected to the position in 1559. The Pope is determined to continue the work of the council even as internal and external forces make this goal a perilous one. Despite pushback from numerous powerful leaders including King Philip II of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand, Pope Pius IV manages to reconvene the council and appoint two legates, with the intent to address significant reforms to the Church. The author tells the story of the challenges faced in attempting to lead the Church through reform at a time of great religious and political upheaval. The book explores the importance of the Council of Trent while providing the reader with an immersive look at the inner workings of the Church in the sixteenth century.

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