The Popes and Heresy in the Thirteenth Century (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258949310)

""The Popes and Heresy in the Thirteenth Century"" by Albert Clement Shannon is a historical account of the conflict between the papacy and heretical movements during the 13th century. The book explores the papacy's efforts to combat heresy, including the establishment of the Inquisition, and the role of prominent figures such as St. Francis of Assisi and St. Dominic in the fight against heresy. Shannon also delves into the political and social context of the time, including the rise of the Holy Roman Empire and the struggles for power between the papacy and secular rulers. The book provides a detailed examination of the theological debates surrounding heresy, including the views of influential theologians such as Thomas Aquinas and Bonaventure. Overall, ""The Popes and Heresy in the Thirteenth Century"" offers a comprehensive look at an important period in the history of the Catholic Church and the broader Western world. It is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of religion, politics, and society during the Middle Ages.This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Albert Clement Shannon
ISBN-10: 1258949318
ISBN-13: 9781258949310
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2013
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d