Inherently complex matters of papal diplomacy and relations with troublesome Christian kings are ludicly explained. The complexity of the individual and his times are remarkably well documented. The author has given us an interesting, comprehensive and readable history of an important Pope and an important period in the history of the Church. Moore was a distinguished expert on Innocent III and his pontificate before the publication of this volume and his reputation will be enhanced by this thorough and searching scholarly biography of the pope.
Moore sets out to provide an insight into the reality of the pontificate as Innocent experienced it, and thus he is very good at evoking details of life in the papal court. Skip to content Due to labor and supply shortages, the publishing industry is experiencing delays in printing and fulfillment. Book orders may take 2 to 3 weeks to be processed. Thank you for your patience and support. Moore pages , 0. Author Bio John C. When England's King John refused Pope Innocent's appointee for archbishop of Canterbury in , Innocent placed the nation under interdict; the church would not marry, baptize, or bury anyone.
John retaliated by expelling most of the bishops, but that only made matters worse. Innocent excommunicated the king, declared the throne vacant, and invited the French to invade. John finally recognized Innocent as his superior in But even then the pope had a quarrel—he declared the Magna Carta void because John had entered into it without his consent. Lotario Scotti was born into a noble Italian family and sent to the finest schools. He studied theology in Paris and canon law in Bologna.
He was quickly ordained as a priest and the next day consecrated Innocent III. Innocent was born to rule; he was exceptionally gifted in intellect, will, and leadership.
He was the foremost church lawyer of the age. Still, he had a combative spirit and was prone to fits of depression. He began his reign by purging church officials not loyal to him and by curbing excesses of his own household. Plates of gold were exchanged for wood, and nobles from royal families were replaced by monks.
He reasserted control over the papal estates, though after an attempt on his life, he gave his family charge of key cities. Innocent saw the pope as feudal overlord of all secular rulers—"not only over the universal church, but the whole world. The death of Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI in gave him the opportunity to put this theory into practice by arbitrating between the rivals for the imperial throne. He conceded the right of the imperial electors to select a candidate, but he insisted he make the final appointment.
He first selected Otto of Brunswick, who promised to recognize the enlarged Papal States and renounce any claim to the assets of deceased church officials. Innocent could truthfully declare that kings held their crown by virtue of the "grace of God and of the pope. He compelled Philip of France to take back the wife he divorced. Innocent corresponded with the eastern emperor about reunion until the Fourth Crusade was diverted on its way to Egypt and ended up sacking Constantinople in
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