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- Heirs of the Fisherman : Behind the Scenes of Papal Death and Succession
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- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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The election of a new pope always captures the world's attention, as all eyes turn to the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, where the color of the smoke is our only clue to the secret deliberations inside. In this fascinating volume, former Vatican insider John-Peter Pham takes us where outsiders have never gone before, providing vital background to the selection of the heir of the fisherman. Here is a highly accurate portrait of the modern Vatican--indeed, the only account to reveal the striking changes to papal succession procedures made by Pope John Paul II. Blending political and ecclesiastical history, Pham goes beyond a mere description of the complex rituals--including a rare insight into the dramatic shifts inside the College of Cardinals, whose 130 members now hail from 57 nations around the globe. Pham takes us into the secret conclave (from the Latin cum clave, "with key"), where the electors are kept under lock and key, incommunicado, until they have selected a new pope. Here we find a fascinating chronicle of political intrigue set in the context of ritual--including a chapter devoted to the intrigues of the 20th century where the first conclave had an emperor's veto and the last was won by the first non-Italian in four centuries because the Italians were bitterly divided. In a most timely analysis, Pham also provides a valuable one-by-one assessment of the present-day cardinals and possible candidates (papabili, or pope-ables) to succeed John Paul II. He explores the legacy of this highly influential pope--looking beyond his papacy to discuss the highly-charged issues that his successor will have to confront, including financial and sexual scandals, the roles of priests and women, and the very future of the church itself. And throughout the book, he provides a gold mine of information that make this book an indispensable reference, including appendices that contain biographical notes on many of the key personalities of Catholicism past and present as well as a useful glossary of Catholic history and theology. Here then is an illuminating history and must-have guide to a vitally important world event, one that is moving ever closer and will be watched with intense interest by more than a billion people around the globe.
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Heirs of the Fisherman : Behind the Scenes of Papal Death and Succession
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Hardcover
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English
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Christian Church / History, Christianity / Catholic, History, Clergy
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2004
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Religion
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384 Pages
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"While it looks to the future, Heirs of the Fisherman offers a grand historical sweep of significant elections past. Pham explains how conclaves developed and the forces that shaped their present, and still evolving, form. He writes with clarity and verve.... Makes history come alive in a waythat illumines the present.... For those interested in understanding the conclave, Pham's book will be invaluable."--Ann Rodgers, America, "Those who are interested in understanding an event that is usually amilestone in religious and even in secular history will find no better resourcein the English language." --Ladislas Orsy, Professor of Canon Law at GeorgetownUniversity Law Center, "A former Vatican diplomat and frequent writer on religious and public affairs, Pham here offers a veritable reference encyclopedia in disguise.... In a readable and objective fashion, Pham...shows how the tremendous struggle among popes, monarchs, and others, especially over investiture,eventually gave way in the 1100s as the electoral mechanism of the conclave developed. Such complex history often necessitates leaping back and forth in time, and Pham makes high drama of particular moments with clarity and frankness. As the likelihood of a new pontiff draws closer, this book is allthe more timely."--Library Journal (starred review), "A lucid and useful book.... Pham's long and detailed account of thehistorical intricacies of one pope succeeding another, going back two millennia,makes clear what a profoundly human institution the papacy is."--James Carroll,Washington Post Book World, "Those who are interested in understanding an event that is usually a milestone in religious and even in secular history will find no better resource in the English language." --Ladislas Orsy, Professor of Canon Law at Georgetown University Law Center, "While it looks to the future, Heirs of the Fisherman offers a grand historical sweep of significant elections past. Pham explains how conclaves developed and the forces that shaped their present, and still evolving, form. He writes with clarity and verve.... Makes history come alive in a way that illumines the present.... For those interested in understanding the conclave, Pham's book will be invaluable."--Ann Rodgers, America"A timely reference for those handicapping the race for the next pope--and contemplating the future of Catholicism.... Pham's study may well be the last word--for now--on the arcane and controversial ways popes have been selected in the past.... Of broader interest, however, is his reckoning of the challenges the next pope will face, especially since talk of such conditional matters is very nearly taboo in Vatican circles.... Students of the papacy will findthis an invaluable reference."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Those who are interested in understanding an event that is usually a milestone in religious and even in secular history will find no better resource in the English language." --Ladislas Orsy, Professor of Canon Law at Georgetown University Law Center"Pham's exhaustive approach and informed view will appeal to anyone interested in more than a cursory treatment of this fascinating subject.... When the next conclave meets to choose a successor to Pope John Paul II, this book could easily be required reading for papal observers and journalists reporting on the election."--Publishers Weekly"A lucid and useful book.... Pham's long and detailed account of the historical intricacies of one pope succeeding another, going back two millennia, makes clear what a profoundly human institution the papacy is."--James Carroll, Washington Post Book World"Both interesting and pleasurable to read."--thepopeblog.com"A former Vatican diplomat and frequent writer on religious and public affairs, Pham here offers a veritable reference encyclopedia in disguise.... In a readable and objective fashion, Pham...shows how the tremendous struggle among popes, monarchs, and others, especially over investiture, eventually gave way in the 1100s as the electoral mechanism of the conclave developed. Such complex history often necessitates leaping back and forth in time, and Pham makeshigh drama of particular moments with clarity and frankness. As the likelihood of a new pontiff draws closer, this book is all the more timely."--Library Journal (starred review)"The Papacy is an extraordinary institution that has outlived nations and empires, and might yet flourish long after our present world order has faded into legend. All the more important, then, that we understand the complexities of papal power and the papal succession. Heirs of the Fisherman is a mine of information on these subjects, offering a lucid and helpful analysis of the process of papal elections, with some important thoughts on how papalpower stands in the modern world."--Philip Jenkins, author of The New Anti-Catholicism and The Next Christendom"This UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS look at the papacy and papal succession reveals the institution itself to be Western history's most successful irony. Dr. Pham writes as a privileged observer of this long-running ballet as the dancers wait in the wings for its next act, anticipating John Paul II's final bow."--Paul E. Dinter, author of The Other Side of the Altar: One Man's Life in the Catholic Priesthood"This very readable book masterfully brings together the history of papal elections, the present procedures, and insightful prognostication of what might happen in the election of a new pope. Pham skillfully uses history, objective analysis, anecdotes, and an insider's knowledge in this lively exposition. The most complete one-volume explanation of papal elections in the past and present." --Charles E. Curran, author of the forthcoming The Moral Theologyof Pope John Paul II, "In this timely book, U.S.-based John-Peter Pham, a former Vaticandiplomat and official, seeks to tell the story of papal death and succession.And in this object he succeeds, covering vast historical ground in a relativelybrief narrative....It is likely to be the definitive guide, in English, to theintricacies of papal death and succession." --Winnipeg Free Press, "While it looks to the future, Heirs of the Fisherman offers a grandhistorical sweep of significant elections past. Pham explains how conclavesdeveloped and the forces that shaped their present, and still evolving, form. Hewrites with clarity and verve.... Makes history come alive in a way thatillumines the present.... For those interested in understanding the conclave,Pham's book will be invaluable."--Ann Rodgers, America, "The Papacy is an extraordinary institution that has outlived nations and empires, and might yet flourish long after our present world order has faded into legend. All the more important, then, that we understand the complexities of papal power and the papal succession. Heirs of the Fishermanis a mine of information on these subjects, offering a lucid and helpful analysis of the process of papal elections, with some important thoughts on how papal power stands in the modern world."--Philip Jenkins, author of The New Anti-Catholicism and The Next Christendom, "This very readable book masterfully brings together the history of papal elections, the present procedures, and insightful prognostication of what might happen in the election of a new pope. Pham skillfully uses history, objective analysis, anecdotes, and an insider's knowledge in thislively exposition. The most complete one-volume explanation of papal elections in the past and present." --Charles E. Curran, author of the forthcoming The Moral Theology of Pope John Paul II, [a] beautifully written and timely book....It's crammed with fascinatingdetail....There is no better primer available...on what has happened - and whatis happening as you read this - in the Vatican. Pham seems to be connected notonly to the history of the place but to its modern-day politics as well. Hefully explores the demands of the office, and takes his readers on a fascinatingtour of the realities of a papal succession vote. Heavy with formality, there isalso a cut-and-thrust at work in the corridors of the oldest, and possibly mostrevered, institution in western civilization. It's compelling material, lucidlypresented with a keen wit and the kind of authority that makes this anintriguing book for the general reader. While The Heirs of the Fisherman will beof particular interest to Roman Catholics, it is also a book that people of allfaiths - or no faith - will find of intense interest. - Edmonton Journal|9780195178340|, "A former Vatican diplomat and frequent writer on religious and publicaffairs, Pham here offers a veritable reference encyclopedia in disguise.... Ina readable and objective fashion, Pham...shows how the tremendous struggle amongpopes, monarchs, and others, especially over investiture, eventually gave way inthe 1100s as the electoral mechanism of the conclave developed. Such complexhistory often necessitates leaping back and forth in time, and Pham makes highdrama of particular moments with clarity and frankness. As the likelihood of anew pontiff draws closer, this book is all the more timely."--Library Journal(starred review), "Pham's exhaustive approach and informed view will appeal to anyoneinterested in more than a cursory treatment of this fascinating subject.... Whenthe next conclave meets to choose a successor to Pope John Paul II, this bookcould easily be required reading for papal observers and journalists reportingon the election."--Publishers Weekly, "This UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS look at the papacy and papal succession revealsthe institution itself to be Western history's most successful irony. Dr. Phamwrites as a privileged observer of this long-running ballet as the dancers waitin the wings for its next act, anticipating John Paul II's final bow."--Paul E.Dinter, author of The Other Side of the Altar: One Man's Life in the CatholicPriesthood, "A lucid and useful book.... Pham's long and detailed account of the historical intricacies of one pope succeeding another, going back two millennia, makes clear what a profoundly human institution the papacy is."--James Carroll, Washington Post Book World, "This very readable book masterfully brings together the history of papalelections, the present procedures, and insightful prognostication of what mighthappen in the election of a new pope. Pham skillfully uses history, objectiveanalysis, anecdotes, and an insider's knowledge in this lively exposition. Themost complete one-volume explanation of papal elections in the past andpresent." --Charles E. Curran, author of the forthcoming The Moral Theology ofPope John Paul II, "Pham's exhaustive approach and informed view will appeal to anyone interested in more than a cursory treatment of this fascinating subject.... When the next conclave meets to choose a successor to Pope John Paul II, this book could easily be required reading for papal observers andjournalists reporting on the election."--Publishers Weekly, "A timely reference for those handicapping the race for the next pope--andcontemplating the future of Catholicism.... Pham's study may well be the lastword--for now--on the arcane and controversial ways popes have been selected inthe past.... Of broader interest, however, is his reckoning of the challengesthe next pope will face, especially since talk of such conditional matters isvery nearly taboo in Vatican circles.... Students of the papacy will find thisan invaluable reference."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review), "A timely reference for those handicapping the race for the next pope--and contemplating the future of Catholicism.... Pham's study may well be the last word--for now--on the arcane and controversial ways popes have been selected in the past.... Of broader interest, however, is his reckoningof the challenges the next pope will face, especially since talk of such conditional matters is very nearly taboo in Vatican circles.... Students of the papacy will find this an invaluable reference."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review), "This UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS look at the papacy and papal succession reveals the institution itself to be Western history's most successful irony. Dr. Pham writes as a privileged observer of this long-running ballet as the dancers wait in the wings for its next act, anticipating John Paul II'sfinal bow."--Paul E. Dinter, author of The Other Side of the Altar: One Man's Life in the Catholic Priesthood, "While it looks to the future, Heirs of the Fisherman offers a grand historical sweep of significant elections past. Pham explains how conclaves developed and the forces that shaped their present, and still evolving, form. He writes with clarity and verve.... Makes history come alive in a way that illumines the present.... For those interested in understanding the conclave, Pham's book will be invaluable."--Ann Rodgers, America "Both interesting and pleasurable to read."-- thepopeblog.com "A lucid and useful book.... Pham's long and detailed account of the historical intricacies of one pope succeeding another, going back two millennia, makes clear what a profoundly human institution the papacy is."--James Carroll, Washington Post Book World "A timely reference for those handicapping the race for the next pope--and contemplating the future of Catholicism.... Pham's study may well be the last word--for now--on the arcane and controversial ways popes have been selected in the past.... Of broader interest, however, is his reckoning of the challenges the next pope will face, especially since talk of such conditional matters is very nearly taboo in Vatican circles.... Students of the papacy will find this an invaluable reference."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Pham's exhaustive approach and informed view will appeal to anyone interested in more than a cursory treatment of this fascinating subject.... When the next conclave meets to choose a successor to Pope John Paul II, this book could easily be required reading for papal observers and journalists reporting on the election."-- Publishers Weekly "A former Vatican diplomat and frequent writer on religious and public affairs, Pham here offers a veritable reference encyclopedia in disguise.... In a readable and objective fashion, Pham...shows how the tremendous struggle among popes, monarchs, and others, especially over investiture, eventually gave way in the 1100s as the electoral mechanism of the conclave developed. Such complex history often necessitates leaping back and forth in time, and Pham makes high drama of particular moments with clarity and frankness. As the likelihood of a new pontiff draws closer, this book is all the more timely."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Those who are interested in understanding an event that is usually a milestone in religious and even in secular history will find no better resource in the English language." --Ladislas Orsy, Professor of Canon Law at Georgetown University Law Center "The Papacy is an extraordinary institution that has outlived nations and empires, and might yet flourish long after our present world order has faded into legend. All the more important, then, that we understand the complexities of papal power and the papal succession. Heirs of the Fisherman is a mine of information on these subjects, offering a lucid and helpful analysis of the process of papal elections, with some important thoughts on how papal power stands in the modern world."--Philip Jenkins, author of The New Anti-Catholicism and The Next Christendom "This UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS look at the papacy and papal succession reveals the institution itself to be Western history's most successful irony. Dr. Pham writes as a privileged observer of this long-running ballet as the dancers wait in the wings for its next act, anticipating John Paul II's final bow."--Paul E. Dinter, author of The Other Side of the Altar: One Man's Life in the Catholic Priesthood "This very readable book masterfully brings together the history of papal elections, the present procedures, and insightful prognostication of what might happen in the election of a new pope. Pham skillfully uses history, objective analysis, anecdotes, and an insider's knowledge in this lively exposition. The most complete one-volume explanation of papal elections in the past and present." --Cha, "In this timely book, U.S.-based John-Peter Pham, a former Vatican diplomat and official, seeks to tell the story of papal death and succession. And in this object he succeeds, covering vast historical ground in a relatively brief narrative....It is likely to be the definitive guide, inEnglish, to the intricacies of papal death and succession." --Winnipeg Free Press, [a] beautifully written and timely book....It's crammed with fascinating detail....There is no better primer available...on what has happened - and what is happening as you read this - in the Vatican. Pham seems to be connected not only to the history of the place but to its modern-daypolitics as well. He fully explores the demands of the office, and takes his readers on a fascinating tour of the realities of a papal succession vote. Heavy with formality, there is also a cut-and-thrust at work in the corridors of the oldest, and possibly most revered, institution in westerncivilization. It's compelling material, lucidly presented with a keen wit and the kind of authority that makes this an intriguing book for the general reader. While The Heirs of the Fisherman will be of particular interest to Roman Catholics, it is also a book that people of all faiths - or no faith- will find of intense interest. - Edmonton Journal|9780195178340|, "The Papacy is an extraordinary institution that has outlived nations andempires, and might yet flourish long after our present world order has fadedinto legend. All the more important, then, that we understand the complexitiesof papal power and the papal succession. Heirs of the Fisherman is a mine ofinformation on these subjects, offering a lucid and helpful analysis of theprocess of papal elections, with some important thoughts on how papal powerstands in the modern world."--Philip Jenkins, author of The New Anti-Catholicismand The Next Christendom
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