O'Shea, Stephen
The Perfect Heresy: The Life and Death of the Cathars
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861973504
- author:
- O'Shea, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 130mm X 200mm
- Genre:
- Blasphemy, heresy, apostasy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Perfect Heresy: The Revolutionary Life and Death of the Medieval Cathars by Stephen O'Shea. In 13th-century southern France, a radical Christian movement known as the Cathars emerged, challenging the authority of the Catholic Church. Their teachings, which emphasized spiritual purity and the rejection of material wealth, sparked intense persecution from both church leaders and secular rulers. This book tells the story of the Cathars' remarkable history, from their origins to their brutal suppression. The final defeat of the Cathars was marked by horrific violence, including mass burnings in the village of Montaillou in the Pyrenees. O'Shea's meticulous research sheds light on this dark period in European history, revealing the complex web of religious and social tensions that led to the Cathars' downfall. Through a detailed examination of the Cathars' beliefs and practices, O'Shea provides a nuanced understanding of this fascinating and often misunderstood chapter in medieval history.
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