Book description
The papacy is no stranger to controversy. In many ways it's Catholicism's defining doctrine but also its most divisive. From medieval pontiffs who acted like princes to a modern pope whose every casual statement sets off a social-media firestorm, there has been plenty for non-Catholics to criticize and for the…
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1 author picked Pope Peter as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Most of what I read is fluffy and romantic. I like to sprinkle in some nonfiction to stretch my brain and maybe learn something. This one takes a close look at Biblical references to Peter, examining angles I haven't seen before. While not always a page-turner, it had so much information I wanted to take my time with it anyway.
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