Routledge - John of Rupescissa's Vade Mecum in Tribulatione

Explore a profound piece of medieval history with John of Rupescissa's Vade Mecum in Tribulatione (1356). Published by Routledge, this work serves as a significant eschatological manual written during a period of intense religious anticipation. Composed in December 1356, the text was designed to guide righteous Christians through the thirteen catastrophic years preceding the expected Thousand-Year Reign of Christ in 1370. This manual provides practical and spiritual advice for those seeking to navigate times of tribulation. It offers deep insights into the period's religious climate, including discussions on clerical reform and the expected arrival of the Western and Eastern Antichrists. Readers will also find information regarding the figures expected to support Christ, including the papal restorer and his secular assistant. This book is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in medieval European history, theology, and the social anxieties of the 14th century.