The See of Peter

"The See of Peter" is an authoritative historical examination of the origins and rise of the papacy within the early Christian church. James Shotwell and Louise Ropes Loomis provide a comprehensive collection of primary sources and scholarly analysis that trace the development of the Petrine doctrine and the institutional emergence of the Roman See. By exploring the scriptural, legendary, and historical foundations of the Bishop of Rome's authority, the work offers an in-depth look at how t...