Picture of author.

J. N. D. Kelly (1909–1997)

Autor(a) de Early Christian Doctrines

24 Works 4,056 Membros 23 Críticas 2 Favorited

About the Author

J. N. D. Kelly was Principal of St Edmund Hall, Oxford
Image credit: Photo Courtesy of Billett Potter

Obras por J. N. D. Kelly

Etiquetado

Conhecimento Comum

Membros

Críticas

interpretation/criticism
 
Assinalado
SrMaryLea | Aug 23, 2023 |
ANOTHER BOOK GIFTED TO ME BY MY BROTHER IN CHRIST AND FRIEND Keith Shull
 
Assinalado
rbcarver | 3 outras críticas | Jul 29, 2023 |
A standard text hallowed by theological students for decades, this is an excellent reference and overview of the history of early Christian belief and doctrinal development. Dryly-written, restrained, and erudite, Kelly is a reliable scholar of the early Fathers and has earned the trust of generations of the faithful.
 
Assinalado
wyclif | 7 outras críticas | Sep 22, 2021 |
While this is a chronological listing of all the Popes (including the anti-Popes) with brief biographical details, The Oxford Dictionary of Popes reads at times like a rollercoaster novel, with plenty of salacious details.

With the Avignon schism at one stage you had three Popes running around, which could cause great financial stress to nobleman who were forced to entertain them at length. That would have been annoying.

I have to say I had a hard time attempting to choose my favourite Pope, although at a pinch I would state the chap that reigned for but an hour or so during a pitched battle and possibly wasn't even aware he was Pope during that time.… (mais)
½
 
Assinalado
MiaCulpa | 3 outras críticas | Aug 27, 2020 |

Prémios

You May Also Like

Associated Authors

Estatísticas

Obras
24
Membros
4,056
Popularidade
#6,205
Avaliação
4.1
Críticas
23
ISBN
65
Línguas
8
Marcado como favorito
2

Tabelas & Gráficos