Author Topic: Which are the most sough after Catholic works? (Read 791 times)

CM · « **on:** February 23, 2010, 10:41:01 PM »

I am trying to come up with a list of the most commonly sought and difficult to find works by pre-20th century popes and saints.

I'd like to know what you have to say. Thanks.

Roscoe, I feel your input in particular on this question could be immensely valuable.

Raoul76 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2010, 01:07:57 AM »

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CM · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2010, 12:09:06 PM »

roscoe · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2010, 05:06:53 PM »

As usual my recommendation is to read as many vols of von Pastor as possible.

Vladimir · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2010, 08:07:47 PM »

Von Pastor's History of the Popes from the Close of the Middle Ages is a must read for a serious student of Church history. You probably already own a copy of Fr. Denzinger's "The Sources of Catholic Dogma" as well.

I have no idea where you would find a physical copy of Von Pastor's series though. There was a complete set in the Yale University library. I know that it exists in its entirety (I believe) online as well.

roscoe · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2010, 08:43:44 PM »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_von_Pastor

Jamie · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2010, 08:34:29 PM »

Quote from: Vladimir

Von Pastor's History of the Popes from the Close of the Middle Ages is a must read for a serious student of Church history. You probably already own a copy of Fr. Denzinger's "The Sources of Catholic Dogma" as well.

I have no idea where you would find a physical copy of Von Pastor's series though. There was a complete set in the Yale University library. I know that it exists in its entirety (I believe) online as well.

Complete sets of 40 volumes can be found to buy online - abebooks.com has one set for example - but priced over $3,000.