Leo the Great

In this brief introduction to the life and works of this important leader of the early church, we gain a more accurate picture of the circumstances and pressures which were brought to bear on his pontificate. A brief introduction surveys the scanty sources which document Leo's early life, and sets his pontificate in its historical context, as the Western Roman Empire went into serious decline, and Rome lost its former status as the western capital.

Author: Bronwen Neil
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 07/01/2009
Pages: 186
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780415394819