Book Title: | The Ceremonies of the Roman Rite Described |
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Book Category: | Church and Theology in Middle Ages |
Book Type: | PDF Book |
Book Pages: | 512 |
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Post Date: | October 8, 2023 |
Language: | English |
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The Ceremonies of the Roman Rite Described
In “The Perfect Heresy: The Life and Death of the Cathars,” acclaimed historian Stephen O’Shea takes us on a riveting journey through the heart of medieval Europe to unravel the enigmatic history of the Cathars, a religious sect deemed heretical by the Catholic Church. With meticulous research and a captivating narrative style, O’Shea brings to life a forgotten chapter of religious conflict, persecution, and resilience.
Set against the backdrop of the thirteenth-century Languedoc region in southern France, the Cathars emerged as a formidable challenge to the Catholic Church’s authority. Rejecting the material world and embracing asceticism, they believed in a dualistic worldview, where the spiritual realm was inherently good and the material world inherently evil. This belief system posed a direct threat to the power and dogma of the Church, leading to a centuries-long struggle for dominance.
O’Shea delves deep into the origins of the Cathars, tracing their roots back to the early Christian era.
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