Mediæval Heresy & the Inquisition (eBook)

Arthur Stanley Turberville (Autor)

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2022
249 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654736904-2 (EAN)

Infos

Arthur Stanley Turberville's 'Mediæval Heresy & the Inquisition' delves into the fascinating yet dark world of religious dissent in the Middle Ages. Turberville meticulously examines the intricacies of medieval heresy and the methods employed by the Inquisition to suppress it, offering a comprehensive analysis of this complex historical phenomenon. The book is written in a scholarly yet accessible style, making it valuable not only to academics but also to general readers interested in the subject. Arthur Stanley Turberville, a renowned historian specializing in medieval religious history, draws upon his extensive expertise to provide readers with a nuanced understanding of the Inquisition and its impact on heretical movements. His thorough research and insightful interpretations shed light on a crucial period in church history, allowing readers to grasp the significance of religious deviation in medieval Europe. I highly recommend 'Mediæval Heresy & the Inquisition' to anyone interested in exploring the turbulent intersection of religion, power, and dissent in the Middle Ages. Turberville's meticulous scholarship and engaging narrative make this book a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of medieval heresy and its consequences.

Autor

Arthur Stanley Turberville, a notable figure in the domain of medieval studies, is primarily remembered for his scholarly work 'Mediæval Heresy & the Inquisition'. His contribution to the understanding of ecclesiastical history during the middle ages has been significant. Turberville meticulously examined the complex phenomena of heretical movements and the corresponding institutional reactions, particularly the Inquisition, providing a window into the interplay between belief, power, and societal norms of the medieval period. His literary style is characterized by rigorous analysis underpinned by a wealth of historical detail, encompassing not just the facts of heretical movements, but also the socio-political undercurrents that fueled them. Turberville's work, with its academic rigour and clear prose, continues to serve as a vital resource for historians and scholars of religious studies seeking to comprehend the intricacies of medieval heresy and the Church's endeavors to regulate faith and morality. Despite the scholarly nature of the text, Turberville managed to render the subject accessible, offering both depth and breadth in his exploration of one of history's most contentious and defining eras.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Unterrichtsvorbereitung
• Schlagworte: Arthur Stanley Turberville • Christianity • church history novels • Church Power Dynamics • Classic historical novels • Ecclesiastical fiction • Ecclesiastical struggles • Heresy • heresy in literature • Heresy movements • historical fiction • Historical theology analysis • Inquisition • Inquisition narratives • Inquisition study • Medieval • Medieval History • Medieval Literature • Medieval religious landscape • Middle Ages exploration • Middle Ages fiction • Religious Conflict • religious persecution fiction • Sects • Western religious thought