Devil's World: Heresy and Society 1100-1300

The Devils World explores the relationship of heresy, dissent, and society in the 12th and 13th centuries, showing how people made conscious choices between heresy and orthodoxy and the measures taken to deal with it. Ideal for students of medieval and religious history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Devil's World delves into the intricate relationship between heresy, dissent, and society during the 12th and 13th centuries. Through a comprehensive exploration, the book reveals how individuals in the Middle Ages navigated a complex terrain of religious beliefs, making deliberate choices between heresy and orthodoxy. It emphasizes that these individuals were not hesitant to assert their power as active participants in the religious marketplace, actively consuming religious practices and ideologies.

The book offers a comprehensive account of various popular religious movements that emerged during this period, providing insights into their beliefs, practices, and impact on both the Church and lay powers. It also examines the perceived threat posed by heresy to the established religious order and the measures taken by both the Church and secular authorities to address and suppress it.

This revised edition incorporates the latest scholarship in the field, including the works of R.I. Moore and Mark Pegg, as well as extended sections on the Bogomil connection and the role of women in religious movements. It is an invaluable resource for students of medieval and religious history, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on this critical period of history.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138838932
Edition number: 2 New edition