Heresy History

Masterfully blending true events with fiction, this blockbuster historical thriller delivers a page-turning murder mystery set on the sixteenth-century Oxford University campus.Giordano Bruno was a monk, poet, scientist, and magician on the run from the Roman Inquisition on charges of heresy for...

Most readers have never heard of Frankism—and that is precisely why this book is so hard to put down. In the eighteenth century, a mysterious movement emerged that refused to fit neatly into any category. Its followers were Jewish. They followed Jesus. They accepted baptism. And yet they insisted on keeping the Law. To rabbis, they were heretics. To Christian authorities, they were deeply unsettling converts. To history, they became a problem best left unexplained. An Introduction to Frankism finally tells their story—clearly, carefully, and without sensationalism—revealing one of the...

Zionists have deviously claimed the right to represent the Jewish people, victims of the horrific atrocities of the Holocaust, to excuse relevant criticism of the abhorrent actions of the State of Israel as anti-Semitic. The truth is, that Zionism is not a religious movement, but a nationalistic one. It is inspired by a heresy of Judaism, which, though initially marginalized, had gained increasing influence in recent centuries, effectively stifling the voices of traditional Judaism. Rooted in the Kabbalah, a mystical tradition of Judaism, it originated in Babylon in the sixth century BC, ...

Uncover the gripping religious history of forbidden theology, where questioning orthodox faith meant risking it all. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this thought-provoking journey explores the intense battle over Christian doctrine. Discover how early church leaders weaponized...

For three hundred years, Europe and its colonies hunted witches. Tens of thousands were tortured into confession and put to death — the overwhelming majority of them women. This Erato Press documentary edition assembles, in a single annotated volume, the texts that built the machine of persecution, the lone voice that tried to stop it, and the records of the most famous witch hunt of all. It is the persecution told, for once, through its own paper trail. THE PERSECUTORS' MANUALS • The Malleus Maleficarum — the notorious "Hammer of Witches," the handbook that taught inquisitors how to ...

Step Into the Life of a Revolutionary Who Changed History Meet John Wycliffe, the trailblazer who dared to challenge the medieval Church and ignite a movement that would forever alter Christianity. His relentless pursuit of truth and unwavering courage gave birth to ideas that laid the foundation for the Reformation, inspired generations of believers, and reshaped how we understand faith today. Discover Why His Ideas Changed the World Learn how Wycliffe championed the first English Bible, making scripture accessible to ordinary people for the first time. Explore his bold critiques of ...

The Gnostic Gospels provides engaging listening for those seeking a broader perspective on the early development of Christianity. Author and noted scholar Elaine Pagels suggests that Christianity could have developed quite differently if Gnostic texts had become part of the Christian canon...

Evil threatens human reason, for it challenges our hope that the world makes sense. For 18th-century Europeans, the Lisbon earthquake was manifest evil. Today we view evil as a matter of human cruelty, and Auschwitz as its extreme incarnation. Examining our understanding of evil from the Inquisition to contemporary terrorism, Susan Neiman explores who we have become in the three centuries that separate us from the early Enlightenment. In the process, she rewrites the history of modern thought and points philosophy back to the questions that originally animated it.

Reveals the cutting edge of New Science and shows how established science disallows inquiry that challenges the status quo--even when it produces verifiable results Contains 43 essays by 19 researchers denoting cutting-edge, heretical, or suppressed scientific research, including Immanuel...

Unlock the Mysteries of Early Christian Heresies Are you fascinated by the early roots of Christian thought? Do you want to delve into the controversies that shaped the foundations of the Church? Look no further. "Early Christian Heresies: A Beginner's Guide" is your gateway to understanding the revolutionary ideas that challenged early Christianity. This compelling volume combines three essential guides into one comprehensive book: Marcionism: A Beginner's Guide Arianism: A Beginner's Guide Pelagianism: A Beginner's Guide Imagine exploring the provocative beliefs that rejected the Old ...

The Rise of Marcion and the Fall of the Faithful uncovers one of the most damaging moments in early Christian history. Marcion of Sinope stepped into the second century convinced he had discovered a “better gospel,” one free from the God of Israel, the Hebrew Scriptures, and the covenant story that shaped the apostles. His teachings spread fast and loud, pulling entire communities away from the faith once delivered to the saints. Many modern Christians know little about him, yet his fingerprints remain everywhere in today’s doctrine, church culture, and attitudes toward the Old ...

A secret buried for two thousand years. A discovery that could shatter the foundations of Christianity. Beneath the streets of Paris, an impossible archaeological discovery awakens a mystery that has remained hidden since the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As an elite team of archaeologists, historians, and Vatican experts follows a trail of forbidden relics, lost fortresses, and ancient conspiracies, they uncover evidence pointing toward a truth so dangerous that generations have been willing to kill to keep it buried. From Golgotha to the hidden vaults of the Templars, from the Vatican's ...

A secret buried for two thousand years. A discovery that could shatter the foundations of Christianity. Beneath the streets of Paris, an impossible archaeological discovery awakens a mystery that has remained hidden since the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As an elite team of archaeologists, historians, and Vatican experts follows a trail of forbidden relics, lost fortresses, and ancient conspiracies, they uncover evidence pointing toward a truth so dangerous that generations have been willing to kill to keep it buried. From Golgotha to the hidden vaults of the Templars, from the Vatican's ...

Unlock the secrets of one of early Christianity's most contentious and influential debates with "Arianism: A Beginner's Guide." This book is your gateway to understanding the theological, historical, and cultural dimensions of the Arian controversy, a conflict that shaped the very foundations of Christian doctrine. Explore the Origins Step into the world of Arius, the compelling and controversial priest whose teachings set off a theological firestorm. Discover the historical context that gave rise to Arianism and grasp why this movement captured the hearts and minds of so many. Meet the Key...

Origen Battles Pagan Critique: Against Celsus Origen of Alexandria (c. 185–254 AD), one of the most influential thinkers of the early church, wrote Against Celsus to defend Christianity against the sophisticated attacks of the pagan philosopher Celsus. Fearless confrontation with Celsus’ critiques of Christian teachings, Scripture, and moral practice. Insightful explorations of miracles, prophecy, and the life of Jesus. Shows how early Christians engaged thoughtfully with Greco-Roman philosophy and culture. Demonstrates the intellectual depth and logical rigor of early Christian thought...

Does radical traditionalism align with true Catholic tradition? Altar Against Altar explores the core tenets of the independent traditionalist movement that has grown since the Second Vatican Council. Using magisterial documents, the teachings of the Church Fathers, and declarations of past councils, Andrew Mioni demonstrates how invoking supplied jurisdiction, appealing to a “state of necessity,” or establishing rival altars may in fact perpetuate the very crisis of faith the traditionalist movement claims to be fighting. This revised second edition comes in the wake of the ...

Bloomsbury presents Reformation Divided written and read by Eamon Duffy. Published to mark the 500th anniversary of the events of 1517, Reformation Divided explores the impact in England of the cataclysmic transformations of European Christianity in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The...

Girolamo Savonarola—his name evokes images of fiery sermons, relentless reform, and a city gripped by revolution. If you’ve ever wondered how one man, armed with nothing but his faith and words, could shake the foundations of Renaissance Florence, this book is your answer. • Discover the rise of a prophet who dared to defy the Medici, the Pope, and the cultural excesses of his time. • Uncover the passionate conviction that led to the infamous Bonfire of the Vanities, an event that forever altered the course of history. • Witness Savonarola’s fierce battle against corruption and ...

A Historic Reformation Controversy Revisited — With Primary Evidence Michael Servetus remains one of the most controversial figures of the Protestant Reformation. A brilliant Spanish physician, biblical scholar, and theological dissenter, Servetus challenged the doctrine of the Trinity and other long-established teachings of the Christian church. His ideas brought him into direct conflict with both Roman Catholic and Protestant authorities, culminating in his arrest, trial, and execution in Geneva in 1553. This volume presents a modernized edition of Carl Theophilus Odhner’s classic ...

Uncover the suppressed history of alternative gospels and the radical movements early church leaders crushed. This revelatory journey through the Middle Ages brings forgotten Christian mystics, grassroots preachers, and defiant visionaries back to life. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute...