The Church In Crisis: A History of the General Councils 325-1870
by Philip Hughes
Category: Councils and synods, Ecumenical

Presents a comprehensive survey of the origins, accomplishments and significance of the twenty General Council of the Catholic Church through 1500 years of history. Defines the General Council and analyzes its chief functions, its place in the life of the Church, and explains how each Cuncil came to be called and what each accomplished.