Mystics and Heretics in Italy at the End of the Middle Ages and Their Moral Philosophy

""Mystics and Heretics in Italy at the End of the Middle Ages and their Moral Philosophy"" by Emile Gebhart is a comprehensive exploration of the mystical and heretical movements that emerged in Italy during the late Middle Ages. The book examines the lives and beliefs of notable figures such as Girolamo Savonarola, Jacopone da Todi, and Catherine of Siena, as well as lesser-known mystics and heretics who played a significant role in shaping the religious and philosophical landscape of Italy during this time. Gebhart delves into the moral philosophies of these individuals, analyzing their ideas about sin, redemption, and the nature of God. He also explores the political and social context in which these movements arose, including the influence of the papacy, the rise of the Italian city-states, and the impact of the Black Death. Throughout the book, Gebhart provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the complex and often contradictory beliefs and practices of these mystics and heretics. He also considers the lasting legacy of these movements, both within Italy and beyond, and their continuing relevance to contemporary discussions of religion, morality, and spirituality. Overall, ""Mystics and Heretics in Italy at the End of the Middle Ages and their Moral Philosophy"" is an engaging and thought-provoking study of a fascinating period in Italian history and the religious and philosophical movements that emerged during this time.1922. Contents: religious and moral condition of Italy before the time of Joachim of Flora; Joachim of Flora; Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan Apostolate; Emperor Frederic II and the rationalistic spirit in southern Italy; exaltation of the Franciscan mysticism, the eternal gospel, John of Parma, Fra Salimbene; Holy See and the spiritual Franciscans, popular art and poetry; mysticism, moral philosophy and the faith of Dante; and a list of works by Gebhart.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.