Written by J. Michael Miller, CSB

Published by Our Sunday Visitor, 1995, hardcover,  370 pages.

Shelf wear on dust cover.

Peter, Leo, John, Paul…There has been a wealth of knowledge about these men, about the popes through the centuries…but what of the office itself? What power, what rights are inherited by each man chosen to walk in Peter’s footsteps? What did Jesus intend? Through the eye of historians, saints, theologians, and popes, Father (Bishop 2004) J. Michael miller traces the role of the papal office from the time of Christ’s command to Peter to the present day. The Shepherds and the Rock: Origins, Development, and Mission of the Papacy not only reveals how the Spirit has guided the Church’s understanding of this office but also discusses the profound impact the papacy has on our understanding of our Catholic Faith. Join Father Miller as he explores the rich history of the most powerful religious office in the world.