Publisher's Synopsis
Pope Joan: A Historical Study by Emmanuel Rhoidis is a book that explores the legend of Pope Joan, a woman who is said to have disguised herself as a man and become the first and only female pope in history. The book delves into the historical evidence and the various accounts of Pope Joan's life, examining the cultural and political context of the time in which she supposedly lived. Rhoidis explores the origins of the legend, tracing it back to the Middle Ages and the early Church. He also examines the controversy surrounding the existence of Pope Joan, with many scholars disputing her existence and others arguing that she was a real historical figure. The book provides a fascinating insight into the history of the Catholic Church and the role of women in the Church, as well as the enduring fascination with the legend of Pope Joan. Overall, Pope Joan: A Historical Study is a thought-provoking and informative book that sheds light on a fascinating chapter in history.1886. The author, a Greek, has undertaken the task of proving the existence of a female pope, passing under the title of John VIII. A translation of this historical study is now, for the first time, presented to the English reader. The reader has here placed before him ample materials to enable him to arrive at a just, or perhaps a probable, conclusion.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.
