The Origins Of European Dissent
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A landmark work in medieval religious history, The Origins of European Dissent chronicles the rise of heretical movements in Western Europe between the tenth and thirteenth centuries, tracing their social, theological, and political roots with rigorous scholarly precision. R. I. Moore argues that dissent was not merely a fringe phenomenon but an integral part of the broader transformation of medieval society, shaped by the growth of literacy, urbanisation, and ecclesiastical reform. The work presents a compelling case that the Church's response to heresy — through persecution and institutional suppression — was itself a defining force in shaping European civilisation. Written with academic authority yet accessible prose, it remains an essential text for understanding the complex interplay between orthodoxy and rebellion in the medieval world.
Author: R. I. Moore
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Allen Lane / Blackwell
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good, with light age toning. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact and firm. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in medieval religious history, The Origins of European Dissent chronicles the rise of heretical movements in Western Europe between the tenth and thirteenth centuries, tracing their social, theological, and political roots with rigorous scholarly precision. R. I. Moore argues that dissent was not merely a fringe phenomenon but an integral part of the broader transformation of medieval society, shaped by the growth of literacy, urbanisation, and ecclesiastical reform. The work presents a compelling case that the Church's response to heresy — through persecution and institutional suppression — was itself a defining force in shaping European civilisation. Written with academic authority yet accessible prose, it remains an essential text for understanding the complex interplay between orthodoxy and rebellion in the medieval world.