Cathedra Petri, Books 1-2 - Thomas Greenwood - Bog

Cathedra Petri, Books 1-2: From The First To The Close Of The Fifth Century is a historical book written by Thomas Greenwood in 1859. The book is divided into two volumes, and it covers the history of the papacy from the first century up until the fifth century. The book provides a detailed account of the early church, the rise of the papacy, and the development of the Catholic Church during this period.Greenwood's work is based on extensive research and analysis of primary sources, including ancient manuscripts, letters, and historical documents. The author presents a comprehensive overview of the major events and figures that shaped the history of the papacy during the first five centuries of the Christian era.The first volume of the book covers the period from the first century up until the fourth century. It discusses the early church, the apostolic succession, and the development of the papacy. The volume also covers the major controversies and schisms that occurred during this period, including the Arian controversy and the Donatist schism.The second volume of the book covers the period from the fourth century up until the fifth century. It discusses the rise of the papacy as a political and religious power, the development of the Catholic Church, and the major theological debates that occurred during this period. The volume also covers the role of the papacy in the political and social affairs of the time, including its relationship with the Roman Empire and the barbarian invasions.Overall, Cathedra Petri, Books 1-2: From The First To The Close Of The Fifth Century is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of the papacy during the early Christian era. It is an important resource for scholars and students of church history, theology, and religious studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.