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Crusades Against Heretics

Gone Medieval

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The Crusade Against Heresy: Control and Persecution in the Middle Ages

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics between the church and heresy during the Crusades, particularly under Pope Innocent III. It highlights the church's efforts to regulate interpretations of faith while confronting the paradoxical nature of the Middle Ages, where persecution coexisted with a genuine quest for holiness.

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