Title: The legacy of Charles Schmidt to the study of Christian dualism
Abstract:Charles Schmidt's Histoire et doctrine de la secte des Cathares was published 150 years ago and marked the beginning of the modern scholarly study of Catharism. This article examines, with special ref...Charles Schmidt's Histoire et doctrine de la secte des Cathares was published 150 years ago and marked the beginning of the modern scholarly study of Catharism. This article examines, with special reference to recent publications, how well Schmidt's work has stood the test of time. The topic is dealt with under the five broad headings which Schmidt himself used: Cathar origins; The spread of Catharism in Western Europe; The decline of Catharism and the reasons for it; Cathar beliefs; The persecution of Catharism and the papal Inquisition. The article concludes with a brief survey of the mythological approach to Catharism, which has developed since Schmidt wrote.Read More
Publication Year: 1998
Publication Date: 1998-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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