Pope Joan - Emmanuel Rhoidis - Bog

Pope Joan: A Historical Study by Emmanuel Rhoidis is a book that explores the controversial legend of a female pope who allegedly reigned over the Catholic Church in the 9th century. The book provides a detailed historical analysis of the evidence surrounding the story of Pope Joan, examining the various accounts and sources that have contributed to the myth over the centuries.Rhoidis delves into the political and social context of the time period, exploring the role of women in society and the Church, as well as the power struggles and conflicts that were taking place within the Church hierarchy. He also examines the various theories and arguments that have been put forward by scholars and historians over the years, attempting to separate fact from fiction and provide a balanced and nuanced perspective on the legend of Pope Joan.Overall, Pope Joan: A Historical Study is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, the role of women in society, and the power dynamics that have shaped our world over the centuries.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.