The Most Successful Heresy of the Middle Ages
by
Sean Martin
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2012
Catharism was the most successful heresy of the Middle Ages. Flourishing principally in the Languedoc and Italy, the Cathars taught that the world is evil and must be transcended through a simple life of prayer, work, fasting, and non-violence. They believed themselves to be the heirs of the true...