Medieval Papalism: The Political Theories Of The Medieval Canonists
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Author: Walter Ullmann
Binding: Hardback
Published: London : Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1949
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Walter Ullmann's Medieval Papalism: The Political Theories Of The Medieval Canonists presents a rigorous academic examination of the intricate political thought that shaped the medieval papacy. This scholarly work meticulously details the contributions of canon lawyers to the development of papal authority and its relationship with secular power during a pivotal era. It argues for the profound influence of legal scholarship on the institutional and ideological foundations of the Church's temporal claims. The text uncovers the intellectual underpinnings of papal supremacy, illustrating how canonists constructed a coherent framework for the Pope's role as both spiritual leader and political sovereign. This essential study offers an authoritative perspective on a complex and enduring aspect of European history.
Author: Walter Ullmann
Binding: Hardback
Published: London : Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1949
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Walter Ullmann's Medieval Papalism: The Political Theories Of The Medieval Canonists presents a rigorous academic examination of the intricate political thought that shaped the medieval papacy. This scholarly work meticulously details the contributions of canon lawyers to the development of papal authority and its relationship with secular power during a pivotal era. It argues for the profound influence of legal scholarship on the institutional and ideological foundations of the Church's temporal claims. The text uncovers the intellectual underpinnings of papal supremacy, illustrating how canonists constructed a coherent framework for the Pope's role as both spiritual leader and political sovereign. This essential study offers an authoritative perspective on a complex and enduring aspect of European history.