| Gregory the Great Contributor(s): Moorhead, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415233895 ISBN-13: 9780415233897 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: Gregory's life culminated in his holding the office of pope (590 - 604). He is generally regarded as one of the outstanding figures in the long line of popes, and by the late ninth century had come to be known as "the Great." Along with Ambrose, Jerome, and Augustine, he played a critical role in the history of his time. During the middle ages his intellectual influence was second only to that of Augustine. br br This volume provides a biographical and intellectual context to Gregory the Great, and new translations of his most influential writings. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Religious - Religion | Christianity - History |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2004017572 |
| Series: Early Church Fathers |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.52" W x 8.84" (0.76 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Gregory's life culminated in his holding the office of pope (590 - 604). He is generally regarded as one of the outstanding figures in the long line of popes, and by the late ninth century had come to be known as 'the Great'. Along with Ambrose, Jerome and Augustine, he played a critical role in the history of his time, while during the middle ages his intellectual influence was second only to that of Augustine. This volume provides a biographical and intellectual context to Gregory the Great, and new translations of his most influential writings. |