Medieval Heresies
Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
By Christine Caldwell Ames, University of South Carolina | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
About the book
Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Middle Ages were divided in many ways. But one thing they shared in common was the fear that God was offended by wrong belief. Medieval Heresies: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam is the first comparative survey of heresy and its response throughout the medieval world. Spanning England to Persia, it examines heresy, error, and religious dissent - and efforts to end them through correction, persuasion, or punishment - among Latin Christians, Greek Christians, Jews, and Muslims. With a lively narrative that begins in the late fourth century and ends in the early sixteenth century, Medieval Heresies is an unprecedented history of how the three great monotheistic religions of the Middle Ages resembled, differed from, and even interrelated with each other in defining heresy and orthodoxy.
Editions of Medieval Heresies
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107023369
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107607019
Read an Excerpt
Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Middle Ages were divided in many ways. But one thing they shared in common was the fear that God was offended by wrong belief. Medieval Heresies: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam is the first comparative survey of heresy and its response throughout the medieval world. Spanning England to Persia, it examines heresy, error, and religious dissent - and efforts to end them through correction, persuasion, or punishment - among Latin Christians, Greek Christians, Jews, and Muslims. With a lively narrative that begins in the late fourth century and ends in the early sixteenth century, Medieval Heresies is an unprecedented history of how the three great monotheistic religions of the Middle Ages resembled, differed from, and even interrelated with each other in defining heresy and orthodoxy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medieval Heresies about?
Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Middle Ages were divided in many ways. But one thing they shared in common was the fear that God was offended by wrong belief. Medieval Heresies: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam is the first comparative survey of heresy and its response throughout the medieval world. Spanning England to Persia, it examines heresy, error, and religious dissent - and efforts to end them through correction, persuasion, or punishment - among Latin Christians, Greek Christians, Jews, and Muslims. With a lively narrative that begins in the late fourth century and ends in the early sixteenth century, Medieval Heresies is an unprecedented history of how the three great monotheistic religions of the Middle Ages resembled, differed from, and even interrelated with each other in defining heresy and orthodoxy.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Medieval Heresies?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general > History of religion
Where can I read a sample of Medieval Heresies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107023369
Is Medieval Heresies part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Cambridge Medieval Textbooks
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Medieval Heresies?
Christine Caldwell Ames, University of South Carolina
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Medieval Heresies is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107023369) and paperback(ISBN 9781107607019)