Few figures in the history of the Christian church loom larger than Pope Leo I. In this edition of his seminal work, The Tome of St. Leo, the pontiff lays out his vision for the nature of Christ and the role of the church in the world. With insightful commentary and a scholarly introduction, this book is an essential resource for students of theology and history alike.

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