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The Antichrist And Pope Joan

The Antichrist And Pope Joan

Baring-Gould, S.

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Mythology & FolkloreFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 116287340X
ISBN13: 9781162873404
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.08 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Antichrist and Pope Joan is a book written by S. Baring-Gould, a British author and theologian. The book is a historical exploration of two controversial figures in Christian history: the Antichrist and Pope Joan.The book begins with a discussion of the Antichrist, a figure described in the Bible as a false messiah who will appear before the end of the world. Baring-Gould examines the origins of the idea of the Antichrist, tracing its roots back to the book of Revelation and the writings of St. Paul. He then explores how the concept of the Antichrist has evolved over time, and how it has been used to justify various political and religious movements.The second half of the book focuses on Pope Joan, a legendary female pope who is said to have reigned in the 9th century. Baring-Gould examines the historical evidence for Pope Joan's existence, and explores the various theories that have been put forward to explain her story. He also looks at how the legend of Pope Joan has been used to challenge the authority of the Catholic Church, and how it has been used as a symbol of feminist empowerment.Overall, The Antichrist and Pope Joan is a fascinating exploration of two of the most controversial figures in Christian history. Baring-Gould's thorough research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its impact on Western culture.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, by S. Baring-Gould. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596516.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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