The Great Medieval Heretics
Five Centuries of Religious Dissent
Published on 1. February 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-933346-23-6 (ISBN)
Description
Replete with terror, passion, and hope, this gripping narrative history explores the intricate mysteries of medieval Europe through the lives of the great heretics whose beliefs and practices challenged the teachings of an all-powerful church. Five centuries of social and spiritual turmoil are covered through a vivid and telling mix of events, personalities, and ideas.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
Maps; Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 221 mm
Width: 168 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
413 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-933346-23-6 (9781933346236)
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Person
Michael Frassetto teaches history at the University of Delaware and has written extensively on the history of medieval heresy, religion, and society. He was the religion editor for "Encyclopaedia Britannica" for a number of years. He lives in Medford, New Jersey.