Routledge - Heresy in Transition (Catholic Christendom 1300-1700)

Explore the evolution of religious thought with Heresy in Transition. This volume examines how the concept of heresy shaped Christian European culture between 1300 and 1700. As the Church sought to define orthodoxy and establish conformity, the rise in heresy led to the forceful elimination of various Christian sects during the Middle Ages. This book tracks the profound transformation of these ideas as Europe moved from the medieval period into the early modern era. Readers will learn how the perception of heresy changed, eventually leading to its decriminalization and the birth of a more pluralistic religious outlook. This collection of essays provides a deep look into the shifting boundaries of belief and the historical processes that shaped modern religious perspectives.