Fables about the Popes in the Middle Ages: The Enigma about the Popess Joan
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Church History, Denominations, Catholic, Catholicism
| Author: | Johann Joseph von Dollinger | ISBN: | 9781619823563 |
| Publisher: | Charles River Editors | Publication: | January 23, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Johann Joseph von Dollinger |
| ISBN: | 9781619823563 |
| Publisher: | Charles River Editors |
| Publication: | January 23, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Pope Joan is a legendary female Popess who allegedly reigned for a few years some time during the Middle Ages. The story first appeared in the writings of 13th-century chroniclers, and spread through Europe. It was widely believed for centuries, but modern historians and religious scholars now consider it fictitious.
Pope Joan is a legendary female Popess who allegedly reigned for a few years some time during the Middle Ages. The story first appeared in the writings of 13th-century chroniclers, and spread through Europe. It was widely believed for centuries, but modern historians and religious scholars now consider it fictitious.
