Pope Eugenius III (1145-1153): the first Cistercian pope
Elected pope in the wake of a rebellion, Eugenius III came to power as a relative unknown during a time of crisis. This book examines the controversial developments in papal justice and theological debate during his pontificate, his treatment of Cistercian monasteries, his relationships with France,...
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam
Amsterdam University Press
[2018]
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Volumes / Articles: | Show volumes/articles. |
| Series/Journal: | Church, faith and culture in the medieval West
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Eugen, III., Pope 1088-1153
/ Pontificate
/ History
B Zisterzienser / History 1140-1153 |
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Collection of essays
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| Summary: | Elected pope in the wake of a rebellion, Eugenius III came to power as a relative unknown during a time of crisis. This book examines the controversial developments in papal justice and theological debate during his pontificate, his treatment of Cistercian monasteries, his relationships with France, Spain, and Rome, his work in the papal states, and the crusades. It offers a new view of an under-appreciated pope and the place of the church in a rapidly changing European society |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9462985960 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.5117/9789462985964 |