Cathedra Petri, Books 1-2

Cathedra Petri, Books 1-2: From The First To The Close Of The Fifth Century (1859) is a historical book written by Thomas Greenwood. The book covers the history of the Papacy from the first century to the end of the fifth century. It is divided into two volumes, with each volume containing detailed information about the Papacy during a specific time period.The first volume covers the history of the Papacy from the first century to the end of the third century. It discusses the early history of the Papacy, including the lives of the early Popes and their contributions to the development of the Church. The volume also covers the challenges faced by the early Church, including persecution and heresy.The second volume covers the history of the Papacy from the fourth century to the end of the fifth century. This period was marked by significant changes in the Church, including the rise of Christianity as the dominant religion in the Roman Empire, the Council of Nicaea, and the development of the Papacy as a political and religious institution.Throughout the book, Greenwood provides detailed information about the Popes, their lives, and their contributions to the development of the Church. He also discusses the political and social context in which the Papacy operated, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the Papacy in the early history of Christianity.Overall, Cathedra Petri, Books 1-2: From The First To The Close Of The Fifth Century (1859) is an important historical work that provides readers with a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the early history of the Papacy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of the Catholic Church.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.