The Life And Pontificate Of Gregory The Seventh

By Roger Greisley

Book Overview

The Life and Pontificate of Gregory the Seventh is a historical book written by Roger Gresley. The book is a detailed account of the life and reign of Pope Gregory VII, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1073 to 1085. The author provides a comprehensive look at the political and religious climate of Europe during this time, exploring the power struggles between the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire.Gresley delves into the life of Gregory VII, from his humble beginnings as a monk to his rise to the papacy. The author examines the pope's efforts to reform the church, including his attempts to curb simony (the buying and selling of church offices) and enforce clerical celibacy. The book also covers the Investiture Controversy, a conflict between the pope and the Holy Roman Emperor over who had the authority to appoint bishops and other church officials.Throughout the book, Gresley provides a balanced perspective on Gregory VII, acknowledging both his successes and failures as pope. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including papal letters and chronicles, to provide a detailed and accurate account of this pivotal period in church history.Overall, The Life and Pontificate of Gregory the Seventh is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the medieval period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432548999
• ISBN13: 9781432548995
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"