{"product_id":"the-medieval-papacy-paperback","title":"The Medieval Papacy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrett Whalen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Middle Ages, the popes of Rome claimed both spiritual authority and worldly powers, vying with emperors for supremacy, ruling over the Papal States, and legislating the norms of Christian society. They also faced profound challenges to their proclaimed primacy over Christendom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Medieval Papacy\u003c\/i\u003e explores the unique role that the Roman Church and its papal leadership played in the historical development of medieval Europe. Brett Edward Whalen pays special attention to the religious, intellectual and political significance of the papacy from the first century through to the Reformation in the sixteenth century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIdeal for students, scholars and general readers alike, this approachable survey helps us to understand the origins of an idea and institution that continue to shape our modern world.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Middle Ages, the popes of Rome claimed both spiritual authority and worldly powers, vying with emperors for supremacy, ruling over the Papal States, and legislating the norms of Christian society. They also faced profound challenges to their proclaimed primacy over Christendom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Medieval Papacy\u003c\/em\u003e explores the unique role that the Roman Church and its papal leadership played in the historical development of medieval Europe. Brett Edward Whalen pays special attention to the religious, intellectual and political significance of the papacy from the first century through to the Reformation in the sixteenth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for students, scholars and general readers alike, this approachable survey helps us to understand the origins of an idea and institution that continue to shape our modern world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrett Edward Whalen is Associate Professor of Medieval History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.\u003cbr\u003eBrett Edward Whalen is Associate Professor of Medieval History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42684919480383,"sku":"9780230272835","price":92.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/7cf05c7d3d2a27e7174b10290eddb722.webp?v=1764969117","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-medieval-papacy-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}