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Popes and the Papacy: A History
- Narrated by: Thomas F. X. Noble
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
More than a billion Roman Catholics throughout the world today look to the pope for guidance and leadership. Despite the papacy's enormous influence, how much do you really know about this ancient and powerful institution?
Catholics and non-Catholics alike will enjoy these 24 illuminating lectures about this remarkable institution. Professor Noble gives you priceless insights into the dramatic history of the papal office and the lives of the men who represented it.
You'll follow four critical strands of papal history over 2,000 years: the history of the "Petrine" idea; the history of an institution; the history of popes and antipopes; the history of Western civilization; and you'll look inside the Vatican's doors and discover fresh views on the institution's people, ideas, traditions, and routines, as well as the important roles played by organizations like the Curia and the Secretariat of State. You'll investigate the mechanisms by which the church not only ministers to its worldwide flock but also deals with the practical realities of its administration.
Filled with interesting stories and remarkable insights, this course promises to educate, enlighten, and entertain you.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- davidxela@yahoo.co.uk
- 11-08-23
Very educational
A really good listen, the professor lecturer was engaging and enthusiastic. I've learnt so much from this book, a must listen.
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- J. Kennedy
- 21-06-23
Fascinating
A great listen, just would have liked a little more detail in some places and the narrator to slow down a little in others.
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- HollyL
- 24-11-22
informative
The lecturer speaks very well, its an easy listen and a great overview of a complex religio political system and why it is what it is and the major themes and events and popes that contributed to how the system turned out.
I am already looking for other lectures in done by The Great Courses.
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- Paul M.
- 23-10-22
Excellent
This is an excellent course. My only criticism is that if anything it is a little short! Given that it spans 2000 years and 265 incumbents, it understandably moves quite quickly.
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- Ian
- 28-04-16
Is what it is
Would you listen to Popes and the Papacy: A History again? Why?
Yeah, but it was really clear the first time around
What about Professor Thomas F. X. Noble’s performance did you like?
He's really knowledgeable and enthusiastic. If he has ideological biases, it doesn't bleed through. He touches on controversies (some centuries old), but he presents both sides fairly.
Any additional comments?
It's a perfect intermediate level history of the papacy. Each unit could probably also use a lecture series, but that's no the point of this. He also ties the papacy into concurrent events very well.
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- C D Thurn
- 03-11-23
Excellent Overview
Really good, concise overview of one of the most important institutions in the world. Professor was funny and engaging.
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- Kindle Customer
- 26-08-22
Excellent series
Brilliant. Informative and so well presented.
Understandable and I learnt a lot about the Papacy that I did not know.
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- S
- 04-10-24
Enjoyable
I learned a great deal about the Catholic church and it's history since it's creation.
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