The Yellow Cross: The Story of the Last Cathars
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Author: Rene Weis
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 399
A brilliant exploration of the medieval community that, with almost miraculous psychological fortitude and strength of faith, defied the Catholic Church and the Inquisition. The Cathars, whose religion was based on the Gospels but contradicted the orthodoxy of Rome, resided in what is now southwest France. In the early thirteenth century, they became the focus of systematic repression by both the monarchy and the Church, and were forced to wear the yellow cross, the original hereticsÕ symbol of shame. In successive waves of brutal persecution, thousands of Cathars were captured, summarily tried, and burned at the stake. Yet so ardent was the faith of their community that during the years 1290 to 1320 the Cathars rose up one last time. RenŽ Weis tells the full story of these thirty years with the aid of remarkably detailed documentationÑincluding previously untapped trial records, verbatim notes of interrogations, and minutes of the InquisitorsÑas well as his own intimate knowledge of the last CatharsÕ hiding places, many of which survive to this day. It is a rich medieval tale of faith, adventure, sex, and courage that is miraculously true in every detail.
Author: Rene Weis
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 399
A brilliant exploration of the medieval community that, with almost miraculous psychological fortitude and strength of faith, defied the Catholic Church and the Inquisition. The Cathars, whose religion was based on the Gospels but contradicted the orthodoxy of Rome, resided in what is now southwest France. In the early thirteenth century, they became the focus of systematic repression by both the monarchy and the Church, and were forced to wear the yellow cross, the original hereticsÕ symbol of shame. In successive waves of brutal persecution, thousands of Cathars were captured, summarily tried, and burned at the stake. Yet so ardent was the faith of their community that during the years 1290 to 1320 the Cathars rose up one last time. RenŽ Weis tells the full story of these thirty years with the aid of remarkably detailed documentationÑincluding previously untapped trial records, verbatim notes of interrogations, and minutes of the InquisitorsÑas well as his own intimate knowledge of the last CatharsÕ hiding places, many of which survive to this day. It is a rich medieval tale of faith, adventure, sex, and courage that is miraculously true in every detail.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Rene Weis
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 399
A brilliant exploration of the medieval community that, with almost miraculous psychological fortitude and strength of faith, defied the Catholic Church and the Inquisition. The Cathars, whose religion was based on the Gospels but contradicted the orthodoxy of Rome, resided in what is now southwest France. In the early thirteenth century, they became the focus of systematic repression by both the monarchy and the Church, and were forced to wear the yellow cross, the original hereticsÕ symbol of shame. In successive waves of brutal persecution, thousands of Cathars were captured, summarily tried, and burned at the stake. Yet so ardent was the faith of their community that during the years 1290 to 1320 the Cathars rose up one last time. RenŽ Weis tells the full story of these thirty years with the aid of remarkably detailed documentationÑincluding previously untapped trial records, verbatim notes of interrogations, and minutes of the InquisitorsÑas well as his own intimate knowledge of the last CatharsÕ hiding places, many of which survive to this day. It is a rich medieval tale of faith, adventure, sex, and courage that is miraculously true in every detail.
Author: Rene Weis
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 399
A brilliant exploration of the medieval community that, with almost miraculous psychological fortitude and strength of faith, defied the Catholic Church and the Inquisition. The Cathars, whose religion was based on the Gospels but contradicted the orthodoxy of Rome, resided in what is now southwest France. In the early thirteenth century, they became the focus of systematic repression by both the monarchy and the Church, and were forced to wear the yellow cross, the original hereticsÕ symbol of shame. In successive waves of brutal persecution, thousands of Cathars were captured, summarily tried, and burned at the stake. Yet so ardent was the faith of their community that during the years 1290 to 1320 the Cathars rose up one last time. RenŽ Weis tells the full story of these thirty years with the aid of remarkably detailed documentationÑincluding previously untapped trial records, verbatim notes of interrogations, and minutes of the InquisitorsÑas well as his own intimate knowledge of the last CatharsÕ hiding places, many of which survive to this day. It is a rich medieval tale of faith, adventure, sex, and courage that is miraculously true in every detail.
The Yellow Cross: The Story of the Last Cathars
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