The Popes And Heresy In The Thirteenth Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432567859)

""The Popes and Heresy in the Thirteenth Century"" by Albert Clement Shannon is a historical account of the Catholic Church's response to the rise of heresy in the 13th century. The book explores the role of the popes during this time, including their efforts to combat heresy and maintain the Church's authority. Shannon examines the key figures of the period, including Pope Innocent III, who played a crucial role in shaping the Church's response to heresy, and St. Francis of Assisi, whose teachings challenged traditional Church doctrine. The book also delves into the various heretical movements of the time, including the Cathars, the Waldensians, and the Spiritual Franciscans. Through detailed analysis of primary sources, Shannon provides a comprehensive overview of the Church's struggle to maintain its power and authority in the face of growing dissent. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the development of religious thought in the Middle Ages.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: 1432567853
ISBN-13: 9781432567859
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d