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A Dictionary of Popes (Oxford Paperback Reference)
A Dictionary of Popes - Oxford Paperback Reference Author:J. N. D. Kelly, Michael Walsh This acclaimed papal Who s Who presents biographical accounts in chronological order of all the officially recognized popes from St. Peter to Pope Benedict XVI, with a new and expanded entry on Pope John Paul II. Providing a continuous history of the papacy, it also includes their irregularly elected rivals, the so-called anti-popes, and an appe... more »ndix discussing the legendary existence of a female pope, named Joan. Each papal and anti-papal entry covers family, social background, and pre-papal careers, as well as activities in office. Author: J. N. D. Kelly Format: 368 pages, Paperback Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Updated Edition edition (February 24, 2010) ISBN: 9780199295814« less