The book investigates a pivotal question in church history: did Peter establish a lasting Primacy in Rome?
It blends historical study with Catholic theology to explore the claim that the Roman see bears a divinely rooted authority in the Church.
This work presents a careful examination of S. Peter’s time in Rome, his role in founding the Roman Church, and how that history supports the Catholic view of the Papacy. It also situates these historical facts within the broader discussion of doctrine, faith, and controversy with non-Catholic traditions.
- How the Gospels and tradition intersect to explain Peter’s primacy.
- Arguments about whether Rome’s bishopric was the channel for a perpetual office.
- What the history implies for the authority of the Roman Pontiffs.
- How Catholic and Protestant histories treat the same events and claims.
Ideal for readers of church history, theology, and students curious about how historical questions inform doctrinal beliefs.