Pope Joan - Emmanuel Rhoidis - Bog

Pope Joan: A Historical Study is a book written by Emmanuel Rhoidis that delves into the controversial legend of Pope Joan, a female pope who allegedly reigned in the 9th century. Rhoidis approaches the story from a historical perspective, examining the various accounts and theories surrounding Pope Joan's existence and reign. He explores the political and social climate of the time, as well as the role of women in medieval society. The book also examines the impact of the Pope Joan legend on popular culture and its significance in modern times. Through meticulous research and analysis, Rhoidis offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking study of one of history's most intriguing and debated figures.1886. The author, a Greek, has undertaken the task of proving the existence of a female pope, passing under the title of John VIII. A translation of this historical study is now, for the first time, presented to the English reader. The reader has here placed before him ample materials to enable him to arrive at a just, or perhaps a probable, conclusion.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.