Career of Cardinal Giovanni Morone (1509-1580) - Between Council and Inquisition

Providing a re-assessment of Giovanni Morone (1509-1580) this book addresses the key moments in the cardinal's career. Focusing particularly on the period after his release from charges of heresy and his subsequent role as principal legate to the Council of Trent (1563) this study will be welcomed by scholars with an interest in the sixteenth-century Catholic Church.

List of contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Early Life and Career, 1509–1540; Chapter 2 Morone and Contarini: Regensburg and the Accademia Crisis, 1541/1542; Chapter 3 Morone, Pole and the Spirituali, 1542–1549; Chapter 4 Spirituali vs Intransigenti: Morone under Suspicion, 1550–1559; Chapter 5 Morone, Pius IV and the Resumption of the Council, December 1559–March 1563; Chapter 6 Legate at Trent: Innsbruck and the Decree on Orders, April–July 1563; Chapter 7 Marriage, Reform, Conclusion and Aftermath of the Council, July 1563–December 1564; Chapter 8 Conclave and Final Years, 1566–1580; conclusion Conclusion;

About the author

Adam Patrick Robinson

Summary

Providing a re-assessment of Giovanni Morone (1509-1580) this book addresses the key moments in the cardinal's career. Focusing particularly on the period after his release from charges of heresy and his subsequent role as principal legate to the Council of Trent (1563) this study will be welcomed by scholars with an interest in the sixteenth-century Catholic Church.

Product details

• Authors: Adam Patrick Robinson, Robinson Adam Patrick
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2017
• EAN: 9781138118294
• ISBN: 978-1-138-11829-4
• No. of pages: 270
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Christian leaders & leadership, Religious and spiritual figures, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, RELIGION / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic / General