{"title":"Bénédicte Sère","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eBénédicte Sère\u003c\/strong\u003e, a respected voice in the field of religion and spirituality. With her meticulous research and engaging writing style, Sère invites readers to explore the intricate tapestry of religious history and thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eInventing the Church\u003c\/em\u003e. This compelling book delves into the foundation and evolution of ecclesiastical institutions, offering insightful perspectives on how religious communities have shaped and been shaped by the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBénédicte Sère's work is perfect for anyone interested in understanding the historical and cultural dynamics of religion. Her books provide a thoughtful exploration of theological concepts that are as enlightening as they are accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through the collection to discover how Bénédicte Sère's writings can enrich your understanding of religion and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inventing-the-church-by-benedicte-sere-9780231218399","title":"Inventing the Church","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy is the official narrative of the history of the Catholic Church so discordant with the archival sources of the Middle Ages? From the fifteenth century down to the present day, the Church has constructed an identity and a past at odds with what the records show—expanding the authority and power of the papacy in ways that have striking broader political implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis audacious and nuanced book explores how the Church has repeatedly invented and reinvented itself through a constant back-and-forth between narratives of the Middle Ages and modernity. Bénédicte Sère excavates and traces this history through seven pivotal concepts in long-standing debates over papal power and the nature of the Church. Providing critical readings of the medieval sources on which later positions have been based, she chronicles how the Church has officially interpreted—and misinterpreted—its own past in order to serve the needs of the present and to create a narrative for posterity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wide range of classic and recent works published in French, German, Italian, and English, this book offers a bold reinterpretation of Church history and historiography. \u003ci\u003eInventing the Church\u003c\/i\u003e also speaks more broadly to questions concerning the interpretation of foundational documents, the uses of history, and the ways institutions interact with their own pasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46791771783404,"sku":"9780231218399","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8240693482270.jpg?v=1756986886"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/benedicte-sere.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}