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Lexington Books - Faith and Leadership: The Papacy History

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Explore the historical development of the papacy and the Roman Catholic Church in this comprehensive study from Lexington Books. This work examines the oldest elective office in the world and its role in managing one of the most complex voluntary associations of faith. Readers will learn how the papacy has adapted managerial models from the secular world to govern the Catholic Church throughout much of its history. The narrative tracks the evolution of the Church from its early roots in Jewish synagogues, through its time as a persecuted minority within the Roman Empire, to its eventual status as the established religion of the West. This book provides a deep look at how the papacy engaged with the world on its own terms. It offers a detailed historical perspective on the institutional changes and leadership structures that shaped the Church prior to the Council of Trent. It is an essential resource for those interested in world history and the evolution of religious leadership.

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Comprehensive history of the papacy, examining its status as the oldest elective office in the world.

Analyzes how the Church managed complex voluntary associations of faith over many centuries.

Investigates the use of secular managerial models applied to the governance of the Catholic Church.

Traces the evolution of the Church from Jewish synagogues to a persecuted minority in Rome.

Documents the transition of the papacy as it became the established religion of the West.

Provides historical context regarding the Church's engagement with the world before the Council of Trent.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
16 April 2012
Listed Since
02 January 2012

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