The Pope; Considered in His Relations With the Church...

by Joseph de Maistre

Book Overview

Originally published in 1819, this influential work of Catholic political philosophy argues that the pope is the necessary and lawful ruler of the Christian world. De Maistre's forceful defense of papal authority and the traditional order of the church challenged contemporary notions of liberalism and democracy, and continues to spark debate on the relationship between religion and politics.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021796573
• ISBN13: 9781021796578
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"