The Vatican and the Emergence of the Modern Middle East
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| Title: | The Vatican and the Emergence of the Modern Middle East |
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| Description: | The Holy See and the Emergence of the Modern Middle East examines the originality of Pope Benedict XVs diplomacy (1914-1922) during the First World War and the immediate post-war period in the modern Middle East emerging after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. A thorough exploration of the pontiff's statecraft regarding Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine serves as the case study and emphasizes Pope Benedict's participation in preparing the Catholic Church for an active role in the new world order. |
| Authors: | Agnes de Dreuzy |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | World War, 1914-1918--Peace--History, Church and international organization--Catholic Church--History--20th century, World War, 1914-1918--Religious aspects--Catholic Church |
| Categories: | RELIGION / Christianity / History |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | The Holy See and the Emergence of the Modern Middle East examines the originality of Pope Benedict XVs diplomacy (1914-1922) during the First World War and the immediate post-war period in the modern Middle East emerging after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. A thorough exploration of the pontiff's statecraft regarding Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine serves as the case study and emphasizes Pope Benedict's participation in preparing the Catholic Church for an active role in the new world order. |
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| ISBN: | 9780813228495 9780813228501 |
