Pope Benedict XII (1334-1342)

This book offers a unique overview on the career and work on Benedict XII, the third pope of Avignone, bringing together nine essays that discuss the existing literature and address original perspectives based on new research.

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ContributorsIntroduction. Benedict XII, The Guardian of OrthodoxyIrene Bueno.1. Jacques Fournier and Thirteenth?Century Inquisitorial Methods Elizabeth Sherman 2. Recovering a Theological Advice by Jacques Fournier Sylvain Piron3. Benedict XII and the Beatific VisionChristian Trottmann4. A New Seat for the Papacy: Benedict XII, Avignon and the Comtat VenaissinValérie Theis5. In the Footsteps of St Peter: New Light on the Half-length Images of Benedict XII by Paolo da Siena and Boniface VIII by Arnolfo di Cambio in Old St Peter'sClaudia Bolgia 6. Benedict XII and Italy. Restoring and Consolidating Papal Sovereignty after John XXIISylvain Parent7. Benedict XII and the Outbreak of the Hundred Years' WarBarbara Bombi8. Benedict XII and the Crusades Mike Carr9. Benedict XII and the partes OrientisIrene Bueno