Articles related to "Cathars"



Crusade Against the Cathars
Rejecting the wealth and temporal activities of the Catholic Church, the Cathar movement adopted beliefs that denied core Catholic teaching, hence enduring persecution.
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The Cathars
A Catholic sect of the Roman Catholic Church which fought hypocracies present in their time, the Cathars were slaughtered and eliminated during the crusades.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 4
This is a short discussion of the organization of the Cathar church, including their beliefs regarding creation and their preaching activities. Citations are available upon request.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Continued
This is an introduction to the behaviors common to Catharism and Gnosticism.
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Montsegur and the Cathars
Cathar oppostion to the Church of Rome culminated in an act of barbarism which still brings hundreds of visitors to a remote commune in the foothills of the Pyrenees
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism: Part 2
This article briefly introduces several other possible origins for the Cathar heresy, including the Paulicians and Bogomils. Citations are available upon request.
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Who Were the Albaneses?
If a person professes the belief of the Catholic Church but believes doctrines contrary to it, that is a heresy.
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Who Were the Albigensians?
The Albigensians and the Arians were the cause of more General Councils of the Church being called than any of the other heretical groups.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 3
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 3
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism: Part: 1
This is a brief introduction to the Cathar heresy and its possible origins in the Gnosticism of the Early Christian Era. Citations are available upon request.
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Luxury in the Languedoc
If you fancy a luxury break in France, head for Carcassonne in the Languedoc. It not only has a sumptuous hotel, it was also the historic heart of Cathar Country.
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The Cathar & Albigensian Crusade
When Rome was threatened with the usurpation of it's influence in matters of knowledge and learning, it began the first crusade against local Europeans.
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Montaillou: The Promised Land of Error
In Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie's work, Montaillou: The Promised Land of Error, the author conducts an in-depth examination of the medieval French town of Montaillou.
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Labyrinth by Kate Mosse
"Labyrinth" tells the story of an archeology volunteer and her discovery about a family secret, a secret society and a connection to the Holy Grail.
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Mellifluous has the definition of being like honey - sweet and smooth.
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Clinging to the hem of Horror's skirt
Christina Conrad is a poet, playwright, painter and performer. Her poems have been widely anthologised, most recently in <I>Big Smoke</I>, New Zealand writing from the 1960s and 1970s (published by Auckland University Press). Here, she talks to Billy Marshall Stoneking about her curious life and approach to poetry.
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The Poetic Voice of Christina Conrad
The poetry and art of performance poet, dramatist and artist, Christina Conrad, New Zealand's leading exponent of "art brut".
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Inquisitions of the Middle Ages
For nearly six centuries, the Catholic Church operated a series of inquisitions for the purpose of wiping out heresy and witchcraft.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism, Continued
This is a discussion of ritual parallels between the Cathars and earlier dualistic groups, including the gnostics and bogomils.
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St. Cyril of Alexandria
Pope John Paul II exhorted Catholics the world over to re-encounter Christ in the writings of the Saints and Doctors of the Church.
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Carcassonne – Enchanting Fortress in France
This medieval chateau situated on the banks of the Aude river in the South of France attracts thousands of tourists each year with its sheer beauty and mystique.
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Chateau de Castelnaud in Dordogne France
Castelnaud Castle offer an entertaining and educational historical visit for children, and all the family, in the Dordogne, France.
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Who Were the Adamites?
Any religious doctrine not in concert with the Catholic Church teachings can be considered heresy.
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The Third General Council of the Lateran
Another task of the General Councils was to supply a common understanding between the different languages spoken by those attending.
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Bogomil Sect - Bulgaria and Bosnia
The Bogomils were a religious sect in both Bulgaria and Bosnia during the Middle Ages. The Bogomils had a widespread peasant following.
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Medieval Castles and Villages on the Dordogne
Also called Périgord, the Dordogne is one of the most popular tourist areas in France, famed for its historical sites and lush scenery.
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The Antichrist in Christian Church History
Identifying the antichrist has been a preoccupation of Christians since the persecutions of Christians in Imperial Rome but has taken on new meaning in the 20th Century.
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Who Were the Knights Templar?
St.Thomas of Aquinas defines heresy in his Summa Theologica.
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The First General Council of Lyons
Each of the General Councils of the church arose from a crisis in church dealings.
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