John Norman Davidson Kelly was a distinguished academic within the theological faculty of Oxford University. His major contributions focused on the development of early Christian creeds and doctrines, with his works becoming standard scholarly texts and seminary resources. He also explored patristic studies and biographical accounts of early church figures. His research and writings have profoundly shaped the understanding of early Christian theology.
This acclaimed papal Who's Who contains updated biographical accounts of all the popes from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI. Arranged chronologically it provides a continuous history of the papacy as well as their irregularly elected rivals (the so-called antipopes). It is fully indexed for quick reference and includes recommended further reading.