The Pope Who Quit
A True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation
$36.00
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2014
Summary
In this fascinating tale of mystery, lies, and deceit, acclaimed author Jon M. Sweeney tells the largely unknown story of a thirteenth-century monk who would, against his will, be elected pope and five months later nearly bring the papacy to its knees.
The riveting story of Pope St. Celestine V, the pope who retired from the papacy.
At the close of the tumultuous Middle Ages, there lived a man who seemed destined from birth to save the world. His name was Peter Morrone, a herm…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780385531894 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0385531893 |
| Author: | Jon M. Sweeney |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Image |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2014 |
| Weight: | 249g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 132mm x 17mm |
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“I’m not embarrassed
“I’m not embarrassed to say that I knew very little about the remarkable story of Peter Morrone, the monk turned pope. But I’m delighted to say that the tale, as exciting and compelling as any novel or film, is beautifully told by Jon Sweeney. This long-forgotten saga is rightly restored to its place as one of the most unusual episodes in the entire history of the church.” —James Martin, SJ, author of Between Heaven and Mirth“Jon M. Sweeney’s loving portrait of Celestine V is that rare work of history that also feeds the soul. Anyone interested in the collision of hope, despair, and faith will come away nourished.” —John L. Allen Jr., author of A People of Hope“I have read several of Jon Sweeney’s books, always with pleasure. He is a conscientious researcher, and a fine storyteller, with a wonderful gift for creating a sense of place and time. This time he tells the story of Celestine V, a hermit who was elected pope, then abdicated five months later. In The Pope Who Quit, Sweeney gives us a vivid snapshot of a tumultuous period in the history of the Catholic Church and Western Europe.” –Thomas J. Craughwell, author of Saints Preserved: An Encyclopedia of Relics
About The Author
Jon M. Sweeney
JON M. SWEENEY is an author, a book publisher, and a popular speaker. He is the editor of The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis and the author of many books, including Verily, Verily: The KJV-400 Years of Influence and Beauty. He lives in Vermont with his wife and three children.
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