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Forty Centuries of Christian Writing

1774 works catalogued century by century, from the literature the Bible was written among to the present — each with a note on what it is, why it lasted, and where to read it.

1301–1400

The Fourteenth Century

1 work

c. 1302–1303

Latin

On Royal and Papal Power

John of Paris · c. 1255–1306

A middle position: kings hold power from the people and not from the pope, church property belongs to the community rather than the pope personally, and a pope may be deposed.

Dominican · Political theoryRead elsewhere

1401–1500

The Fifteenth Century

1 work

1433

Latin

On Catholic Concordance

De Concordantia Catholica

Nicholas of Cusa · 1401–1464

A programme for reform of church and empire built on consent: all legitimate authority rests on the agreement of those subject to it, in councils and in states alike.

Western · Political theoryRead elsewhere