02146cam a22003133u 4500 39267 UtSlPG 20260610133911.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Daunou, P. C. F. (Pierre Claude François), 1761-1840 The Power of the Popes : An Historical Essay on Their Temporal Dominion, and the Abuse of Their Spiritual Authority Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-03-12 David Widger "The Power of the Popes" by P. C. F. Daunou is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the evolution of papal authority, particularly the intersection of spiritual power and temporal dominion over the centuries. The text scrutinizes the historical context and claims made by the popes, especially in their attempts to assert their political influence alongside their spiritual leadership. The opening of the text provides a foundation for the historical inquiry into the origins of the papal temporal power, starting from the establishment of early Christian authority. Daunou emphasizes that the original teachings of Jesus Christ did not support any form of political sovereignty, asserting that early popes were more focused on spiritual duties rather than governance. As he progresses, the text challenges the legitimacy of the papal claims to temporal authority, tracing the articulation of their power in later centuries, notably by examining how misattributed documents and historical events shaped the public perception and reality of papal supremacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Papacy -- History Popes -- Temporal power https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39267 80106 80106