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_aFerguson, Samuel, _d1810-1886 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aFather Tom and the Pope |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-07-15 | ||
| 508 | _aTim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Father Tom and the Pope: Or, a night in the Vatican" by Samuel Ferguson is a satirical work that blends elements of fiction and theological debate, likely written during the mid-19th century. This novel depicts the humorous escapades of Father Tom, a Catholic priest from Ireland, as he engages in a series of dialogues and conflicts with the Pope, showcasing both wit and satire surrounding religious controversies of the time. The narrative is set against a backdrop of lively Irish culture and its relationship with the Catholic Church, emphasizing the social attitudes of the era. The storyline follows Father Tom Maguire, a charismatic and humorous character known for his outspoken nature, as he unexpectedly visits the Vatican. The priest engages the Pope in debates about theology, ethics, and several humorous discussions involving drinking and witty repartees. Through his interactions, Father Tom cleverly maneuvers through various theological scenarios, often turning the Pope’s words back on him, which leads to comical misunderstandings. As the evening unfolds, the discourse reveals deeper insights into faith and the clerical hierarchy while remaining light-hearted and entertaining. The text ultimately conveys a rich interplay of comedy and critique regarding the religious tensions between Catholicism and Protestantism in a way that reflects the cultural dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: A. Simpson & Co., 1867 |
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| 653 | _aClergy -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChristian fiction | ||
| 653 | _aCatholic Church -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPopes -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/fathertompopeorn00fergiala/page/n7/mode/2up | |
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