What are some books or websites that have good information on the history of the papacy, but written in plain english?
2007-01-30 12:12:15 · 12 answers · asked by sdv2390 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Whoa, Whoa. I'm sorry, Im not interested in becoming the pope, I'm interested in the history of the papacy. The Crusades, the politics etc.
2007-01-31 11:52:30 · update #1
Theres that new TV show, "So you think you can Pape"
I can't wait.
2007-01-30 12:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dethruhate 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wipekedia does a good job explaining the basics. there is also the www.catholic.com which is always a good source. i will warn to be wary of those sites which do nothing more then insult andslander the papacy. on the catholic.com pages you will find the good, along with the bad as there were bad men elected to the papacy in the past history.
God bless you in your search!
2007-01-30 20:18:06 · answer #2 · answered by Marysia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are articles on the papacy and many other aspects of Catholicism on newadvent.com.
2007-01-30 20:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow that is quite an ambition you have there. Good Luck. You have to start off as a lowly priest you know and work your way up through the ranks. Its a life long ambition. BB
2007-01-30 20:22:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
50 years in the Church of Rome. By Chiniquey. (He was the one Abe Lincoln got off, which is why the Papacy had him killed.)
2007-01-30 20:16:32 · answer #5 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your question is sorta vague? Are you interesting in destroying or joining the papacy?
2007-01-30 20:17:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In plain English look here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope
2007-01-30 20:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try starting with the Necronomicon (necronomicon.homestead.com)
2007-01-30 20:38:11 · answer #8 · answered by SLEDGE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm interested in becoming a pape myself.
2007-01-30 20:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by valcus43 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your local bishop/priest/pastor for help.
Or ask the Pope.
If he is a good man (dont know if he is or not - cant see his inwardness) he will help you.
2007-01-30 20:18:04 · answer #10 · answered by goatman 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋