Popes and the Church of Rome in Late Antiquity
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 334
ISBN-13: 9780415883658
Subjects: Papacy, history; Church history, primitive and early church, ca. 30-600; Church history, middle ages, 600-1500
Description: Popes and the Church of Rome in Late Antiquity places the history of the papacy in a broader context, by comparing Rome with other major sees to show how it differed from these, evaluating developments beyond Rome which created openings for the extension of papal authority. Closer to home, the book considers the ability of the Roman church to gain access to wealth, retain it in difficult times, and disburse it in ways that enhanced its authority.--Provided by publisher.