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The dark side of the Papacy, the controversial best seller that reveals the Catholic church in a state of crisis. 1989
- Sales Rank: #1292669 in Books
- Published on: 1989
- Format: Import
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 688 pages
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40 of 44 people found the following review helpful.
An important lesson on the ill effects of good intentions
By David Oldacre
I bought this book some time ago and was prompted to read it gain as a result of a discussion I had had with a friend about some of the moral issues which had been raised during the recent Presidential election in the USA. When I observed that I thought that most of these positions were of reasonably recent origin (i.e. the past 300-400 years or so) , she questioned me about that. I told her that Peter de Rosa, in his book on the Papacy, had discussed in some considerable detail the history of the position of the Roman Catholic Church on moral issues such as abortion, marriage, birth control, divorce, homosexuality, and the family. Since it was, however, some time ago since I had read it , I thought another read of it was required in order for me to be sure of what he had written
I am not a member of the Roman Catholic Church, but do I respect its ability to use its moral and ethical authority for the good of the less fortunate in the world, particularly during the past few decades. How the Church managed to become the extraordinary organisation it is, having survived nearly 2000 years and still growing, is an interesting historical subject in itself, and so this book is just one of several I have read about the Papacy. One such is "Keeper of the Keys" by Nicolas Cheetham which is a somewhat benign history of the Bishops of Rome and the Papacy from the earliest times, but which focuses more on the actions of the Holy Fathers rather than on their position on moral questions.
Whether this is the best book to read about such matters is another question, since its subtitle "The Dark Side of the Papacy" makes it clear that this is going to focus on the sins rather than the achievements of the Roman Catholic Church. But it's a book I have and from my earlier read of it I knew that what Peter de Rosa, (a former Priest, and a former University Professor and College Dean), has written about the historical background of the Church is certainly consistent with that of Cheetham,, and other books I have read. And, so even though he has since left the priesthood, I am prepared to believe that his qualifications and experience are sufficient for one to be confident that he knows his subject well, .
The book is polemical and, unsurprisingly focuses on the misdeeds, mistakes, misjudgements, and inconsistencies of the Church leaders, so it is definitely a bit of gloomy book. One reviewer gave it the one-line label as "A binful of garbage", but I am not sure whether this was a snappy one-liner or whether the reviewer actually explained why he felt the need to dismiss it in that way. Other reviewers were considerably kinder, but it's not clear to me how representative they might be.
Be that as it may, this book is well written, very interesting, and very informative. It is a chilling indictment of the record of the Holy Fathers for the past 1000 years, showing them to be frequently less than Christian in their behaviour, frequently self serving, decidedly inconsistent, and certainly not a terribly good example to the lesser beings of this world. This is certainly not to say that the record of secular monarchs of this period is any better, so perhaps they were simply just men of their times. This book therefore is probably not for the devout Christian, unless they feel a need to know about the past history of the Church and how it got to where it is today.
Part One of the book, entitled "Power", describes why and how the church gained its temporal power, how it first used that power to control the rapacity and sheer greed of the monarchs of the High Mediaeval Period, and how sadly, it started to be corrupted by the temporal power it had gained at the expense of those kings. The incredible cruelty of the Crusades and of the Holy Inquisition on the one hand, and the self indulgent, self serving behaviour of the princes of the Church on the other, is perhaps little different from the standards of the times. Part Two entitled "Truth" describes how the Church reacted to the various challenges to its power particularly after the reality of the Renaissance had begun to sink in, and the methods which the church leaders used in order to hang on to their power. Part Three entitled "Love" discusses the development of the Church's doctrine on the moral questions which I listed above.
Did I get the answers I was seeking? Yes, and this book definitely provides a thorough explanation. It's rather a pity that it has been condemned because of its critical exposure of such a revered institution. Perhaps it would have been better to provide some kind of balance by contrasting the misdeeds with the positive record of the Church over these centuries, and this is the reason I am giving it four rather than five stars. Nevertheless it will remain on my bookshelf, and there is no doubt that I will find the need to consult it again from time to time.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
An Opening of the Eye Regarding the Papacy
By Dennis E. Ferrara
Here Mr. De Rosa gives the background into the dark side of the papacy throughout the centuries even into the 20th century. Too many times in the past writers and religious types have covered up and denied the negative side of the human condition found in the Roman church and its popes. De Rosa opens "the can of worms" and "airs the dirty laundry." Nothing is perfection as for certuries select writers have tended to exaggerate the glory of the all-too- human popes complete with numerous sick vices including murdering of one another and really disgusting sexual and sinful actions. A highly recommended book but not for the "faint of heart."
Well-written with all the necessary research needed to support De Rosa's statements and arguments. Traditionalists will be totally shocked over the openiness and truthfulness writing style of this writer. This is one reason why this book is refreshing in its canididness.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
very detailed
By 24th chance
Good points, it's very thorough with tons of information about Catholicism you never dreamed of.Bad points -- it written in a secular matter and needs to be more in a Christian point of view.Some stuff I looked up on the net and it either was'ant there or wrong.Not one bible verse that I remember being used.Didnt know most of the info though including peters statue being worn away by people kissing it, but that's not worship ???
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