Terror of History: Mystics, Heretics, and Witches in the Western Tradition

The Church Under Attack (1x10)

Air date: Jan 01, 2002

The emergence of specific heresies in 12th and 13th century Europe. The lecture explores the social and economic conditions in southern France that led to the rise of heterodox movements. In particular, the lecture describes the beliefs of Waldensians and Cathars.