The General Councils
Christopher M Bellitto
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The General Councils
Published
2002
Publisher
Paulist Press
Pages
156
ISBN-10
0809140195
Description
Tracing the story of the Catholic Church's 21 general councils is one of the best ways to learn about the 2,000-year course of Christianity, affirms church historian Christopher Bellitto. In this book, sister volume to his acclaimed Renewing Christianity, he offers readers a succinct history of the 21 general councils, beginning with the First Council of Nicaea in the year 325 and ending with the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. Bellitto organizes the councils into four parts: the councils of the early church, of the Middle Ages, of the Reformation and of modern times (Vatican I and II). And he introduces readers to the historical contexts, major tasks, achievements and failures of the councils and their impact on their times. Timely and informational, The General Councils is ideal for undergraduates and general readers.
Subjects
Istoria del Concilio tridentino
Vatican Council II
The ecumenical councils
Conciliorum oecumenicorum decreta
Strukturen der Kirche
Decrees of the ecumenical councils
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The General Councils?
This edition of The General Councils has approximately 156 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The General Councils?
For most readers, The General Councils typically takes between 3h 15m and 2h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 39,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 39,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The General Councils?
The estimated word count for The General Councils is approximately 39,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The General Councils?
The General Councils was written by Christopher M Bellitto.
When was The General Councils published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.