The Book of Pontiffs of the Church of Ravenna: Agnellus of Ravenna

by Agnellus

Agnellus' Liber pontificalis ecclesiae Ravennatis (Book of Pontiffs of the Church of Ravenna) , written in the ninth century, is an essential source for the study of Italian history from the fourth to the ninth centuries. Agnellus seems to have been a well-born priest in the church of Ravenna, and his work is strongly colored by his personal experiences. He wrote the book to demonstrate two strongly-held opinions. One was the apostolicity and independence...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813213584
• ISBN13: 9780813213583
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
• Length: 385 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.6"