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Title: A Christian's Quick Guide to the Papacy
Subtitle: Its Origin and Role in the 21st Century
Author: Leonardo de Chirico
Narrator: Derek Perkins
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-12-17
Publisher: christianaudio.com
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Who are the popes, and how does the Roman Catholic Church define their role? What about the present day popes? What is the ecumenical significance of the papacy, and what are its prospects in the global world? These and other questions are tackled as Leonardo De Chirico explores the biblical, historical, and theological fabric of the papacy.
Members Reviews:
The Papacy 101
This small book examines the development of the papacy in Catholic history with a chapter especially devoted to recent popes, John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis.
As early Christianity gradually displaced paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire it adapted many of the beliefs, practices, and rituals of its rival. When the imperial seat transferred to Constantinople, the bishop of Rome became the de facto emperor of the West. The papacy patterned itself on the imperial model and sought to become the most powerful ecclesiastical and political authority in the world.
Dr. De Chirico provides many valuable insights into the history of the papacy and its possible future prospects especially in light of the growing secularization of the West combined with the relentless march of ecumenism. There is no doubt the papacy is planning for all possible eventualities.
Every Evangelical pastor needs to read this book and everyone who loves Jesus Christ and the Gospel of grace would benefit from it as well.
Informative and Easy to Follow
Point: The papacy is a global institution with incredible influence but no Scriptural support.
Path: The author helps the non-Catholic navigate the question of the Papacy by explaining its origins, its history, its influence, and its current manifestations.
Sources: His own extensive research and experience, including works by popes, councils, and dissenting voices.
Agreement: I found this to be a very helpful overview of the papal structure and idea. I appreciated that he both dealt with the contemporary (focusing on the last three popes) and also the methodology tracing back to 300 AD.
Favorite Quote: ââthe official titles of the Pope: âBishop of Romeâ âVicar of Jesus Christâ âSuccessor of the prince of the Apostlesâ (i.e. Peter) âSupreme Pontiff of the Universal Churchâ âPrimate of Italyâ and âArchbishop and Metro-politan of the Roman Provinceâ âSovereign of the State of the Vatican Cityâ âServant of Godâs servantsâ. This list of Papal titles is astonishing and covers various religious offices, political tasks and organizational responsibilities. Each title provides a different perspective on the Papal office, and taken as a whole they help one appreciate who the Pope is and what he doesâ (Kindle, 97).
It would be worth another read and I would recommend it to someone who:
Is or was Catholic
Has an interest in Historical Theology
Is going to visit Rome
Other books along this theme would be:
Sproul, R. C. Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism.
