The Waldensian Dissent: Persecution and Survival, C.1170 C.1570
(Part of the Cambridge Medieval Textbooks Series)
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Book Overview
The Poor of Lyons, whom their detractors called Waldensians--after the name of their founder Waldo (or Vaud?s)--first emerged around 1170 and formed a sect that embraced evangelism, prophesy and poverty. Challenging prohibition by following the Scripture to the last letter, they were condemned as heretics. The Waldensians constituted the only medieval heresy to have survived to the dawn of the so-called modern period. Their tale of simple devotion mixed with a fierce tenacity serves to illuminate aspects of religious belief that have persisted to the present day.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521559847
ISBN13:9780521559843
Release Date:October 1999
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:252 Pages
Weight:0.82 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
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Excellent read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book was required by a professor of Religious Studies at the University of Iowa and it was a great read.
a comprehensive guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
If you're interested in Medieval Heresy, you've probably noticed that a good book on the Waldensian dissent is hard to find. Audisio's book is excellent if you want to fill in the gap. It's very well organised and user-friendly. It offers a comprehensive explanation of the movement's history and doctrine. Don't expect an astonishing critical insight, but as a textbook this is everything you could wish for.
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