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The term "Cathars" derives from the Greek word Katheroi and means "Pure Ones". They were a gnostic Christian sect that arose in the 11th century, an offshoot of a small surviving European gnostic community that emigrated to the Albigensian region in the south of France.The medieval Cathar movement flourished in the 12th century A.D. throughout Europe until its virtual extermination at the hands of the Inquisition in 1245. This was also known as the Albigensian Crusade.
There are an ever increasing number of historians and other academics engaged in serious Cathar studies. Interestingly, to date, the deeper they have dug, the more they have vindicated Cathar claims to represent a survival of the Earliest Christian Church.
Thank you!
Brad Hoffstetter
Communications Division
Assembly of good Christians
http://www.cathar.net
May we suggest the following scholarly sources:
http://www.wmich.edu/medieval/congress/
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook.html
http://www.languedoc-france.info/1212b_moreinfo.htm
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What religion was wiped out by the catholics?
One example is the Cathars, a Christian sect in southern France during the 12th and 13th centuries. The Catholic Church launched the Albigensian Crusade to eliminate the Cathars, resulting in their persecution and eventual extinction.
Which crusade succeeded in driving te Muslims out of Jerusalem?
The First Crusade in 1099 succeeded in capturing Jerusalem and driving the Muslims out. The Crusaders established the Kingdom of Jerusalem after their victory.
Who is the famous monk that helped support the second crusade and defend the poor?
Bernard of Clairvaux, a prominent French abbot and theologian, is known for his active support of the Second Crusade. He played a significant role in rallying support for the crusade and is credited with advocating for the defense of the poor and marginalized during his time.
Did the Muslims allow pilgrimage before the seljuks during the first crusade?
Yes, Muslims allowed pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims before the Seljuks during the First Crusade. The pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and has always been an important religious practice for Muslims.
A significant difference between the First Crusade and the Second Crusade?
One significant difference between the First Crusade and the Second Crusade is the outcomes. The First Crusade resulted in the capture of Jerusalem by the Christian forces, while the Second Crusade did not achieve its primary objective of recapturing Edessa. Additionally, the First Crusade was more successful and united in its goals, while the Second Crusade faced more challenges and internal conflicts among the Christian leaders.
When did Albigensian Crusade happen?
Albigensian Crusade happened in 1209.
When was Song of the Albigensian Crusade created?
Song of the Albigensian Crusade was created in 1213.
Who launched the Albigensian Crusade?
Innocent III
Who did pope innocent iii call a crusade on?
Pope Innocent III called for a crusade against the Albigensians, a heretical sect in southern France, during the early 13th century. This call led to the Albigensian Crusade, which began in 1209 and aimed to eradicate Catharism and restore Catholic orthodoxy in the region. The crusade resulted in significant violence and the eventual suppression of the Albigensian movement.
What was the albigensian crusade?
The Albigensian Crusade was a 13th-century military campaign initiated by the Catholic Church to eliminate the Cathar heresy in southern France. It resulted in the massacre of thousands of Cathars and the consolidation of Church authority in the region.
What were the religious military campaigns during the middle ages?
They were called crusades. There were a number of crusades to the Holy Land, but there were others, such as the Northern Crusades against pagans of the Baltic region, and the Albigensian Crusade against French heretics.
What were the names of the major crusades?
Most of the crusades were named for either the number of the crusade or the area to which armies were marching. Some examples include the First through Ninth Crusades, the Northern Crusades and the Albigensian Crusade.
What has the author WILLIAM OF PUYLAURENS written?
WILLIAM OF PUYLAURENS. has written: 'CHRONICLE OF WILLIAM OF PUYLAURENS: THE ALBIGENSIAN CRUSADE AND ITS AFTERMATH; TRANS. BY W.A. SIBLY'
What religion was wiped out by the catholics?
One example is the Cathars, a Christian sect in southern France during the 12th and 13th centuries. The Catholic Church launched the Albigensian Crusade to eliminate the Cathars, resulting in their persecution and eventual extinction.
Why did pope innocent III call for a crusade against heretics in France?
Pope Innocent III called for a crusade against heretics in France primarily to combat the Albigensian heresy, which threatened the unity and authority of the Catholic Church. The Albigensians, who held dualistic beliefs that contradicted orthodox Christianity, gained significant support in the region. By launching a crusade, Innocent aimed to restore religious purity, eliminate heretical teachings, and reinforce the power of the Church in France. This campaign, known as the Albigensian Crusade, also served to consolidate royal power and expand the influence of the Church in the region.
Who drowned during the Third Crusade?
Frederick Barbarossa drowned during the Third Crusade.
How many crusader states were established in the first crusade?
two
