Leviathan · Character
Pope Zachary
Pope who corresponded with Boniface and sanctioned the deposition of Childeric III.
minor
Also known as Zachary, the Pope
First appearance: part i of man
Pope Zachary's tie to Jesus Christ is one of the pressures that moves Leviathan—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as deposing King Chilperic of France, illustrating papal overreach.
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With Jesus Christ (professional): Jesus Christ and Pope Zachary interact frequently as spiritual leader and his earthly representative, with Zachary acting as a mediator of Christ's authority. With Peter (professional):…
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- Biblical and religious leaders
- Protagonist
- Early Christian and adversarial figures
- Historical and theological exemplars
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Jesus Christ and Pope Zachary interact frequently as spiritual leader and his earthly… How this plays out →
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See Pope Zachary in part i of man