The Popes as Rulers of Rome in the Aftermath of Empire, 476–769
Rosamond McKitterick
This article explores the degree to which rule and style of bishops Rome after deposition last Roman emperor in West 476 had any imperial elements, light evidence contained within Liber pontificalis . Papal was cast as a replacement religious matters, an opportunity for bishop assume political responsibility also deliberate emulation behaviour. is manifest above all textual record papal embellishment Rome, physical extant basilicas city. The deliberately elements self-presentation importance Rome's primacy, apostolic succession orthodoxy, articulated so emphatically , indicate multitude strands by papacy wove fabric its own imperium or power.
Studies in Church History