The Papacy and the Orthodox
| Author | : A. Edward Siecienski |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 529 |
| Release | : 2017-01-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780190650926 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0190650923 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (923 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Papacy and the Orthodox written by A. Edward Siecienski and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Papacy and the Orthodox examines the centuries-long debate over the primacy and authority of the Bishop of Rome, especially in relation to the Christian East, and offers a comprehensive history of the debate and its underlying theological issues. Siecienski masterfully brings together all of the biblical, patristic, and historical material necessary to understand this longstanding debate. This book is an invaluable resource as both Catholics and Orthodox continue to reexamine the sources and history of the debate.
