This 1879 book provides a comprehensive theological exploration of St. Peter's role in the Christian church. Written by two prominent Catholic scholars, Passaglia and Allies examine the biblical texts related to St. Peter, offering insights into his significance as an apostle and the first pope. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars and theologians interested in the history and theology of the Catholic church. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.