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St. Peter's Bones: How The Relics Of The First Pope Were Lost And Found . . . And Then Lost And Found Again (2014)

by Thomas J. Craughwell(Favorite Author)

3.74 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0307985091 (ISBN13: 9780307985095)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

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review 1: The modern world meets the ancient as religious leaders, scholars, and archaeologists attempt to find the earthly remains (relics) of the apostle Peter, believed by Catholics to be the first pope. What they discover in the process, shed much light on the both early Christian world and the Medieval Catholic church. Some of the early Christians' burial traditions are joyous and touching. The author jumps back and forth between the ancient world and the modern, which can be a bit confusing. Otherwise, highly recommended for large public libraries. A highly readable archaeological thriller.
review 2: On my first trip to Italy, I was fortunate enough to actually go on the Vatican Scavi. This book perfectly captures the grottoes, the early Christian drawings, the si... moremple rock-hewn tomb, so at odds with the splendor above. I often find myself describing that Scavi to friends and family and now I have a book to recommend to them as well. This is such an excellent, concise history. Thesis one of those books that I will read again. less

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