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Montsegur and the Mystery of the Cathars by Jean Markale 2003 PB LIKE NEW
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Item specifics
- Condition
- EAN
- 9780892810901
- ISBN
- 9780892810901
- Ex Libris
- No
- UPC
- 9780892810901
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- Vintage
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Inner Traditions International, The Limited
ISBN-10
0892810904
ISBN-13
9780892810901
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2846028
Product Key Features
Book Title
Montségur and the Mystery of the Cathars
Number of Pages
312 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Topic
Mysticism, Christianity / History, Christian Church / History, Blasphemy, Heresy & Apostasy, History, Europe / Medieval
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
18 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-013529
Reviews
Markale's book strips away the mythology and nonsense of the Cathar legend to reveal their true courage and honor. . . , Presents a very focused and fascinating treatise with enough detail to satisfy even the most knowledgeable Cathar scholar., [Markale's] descriptions of the wild Breton moors and the inaccessible peaks of the Pyrenees are described with a bardic grandeur that is befitting of his poetic roots., If you are looking for a scholarly read that explores the Cathars and untangles myth from fact with many Celtic and Druid references, [this book] is highly recommended., The amount of information in this book is astounding. . . and it is written in a highly intelligent manner., In this remarkable book, poet-historian Jean Markale evokes the spirit of the land where the Cathars walked in the light of their faith and were martyred by the Inquisition. Deftly navigating eddies of fact, fiction, and folklore concerning their treasure, he debunks frivolous speculation and rumor while allowing those theories supported by evidence to survive., . . . enjoyable, filled with interesting information. . . . The final chapter in Montsegur and the Mystery of the Cathars will be particularly interesting to those awaiting the release of Otto Rahn's work on the Cathars later this year., Combining impeccable scholarship with an imaginative insight, Markale illumnates a critical nexus in the development of Western religious history--one that has long been shrouded in darkness. The relevance of the Cathar doctrine to modern spiritual development is also confirmed by his analysis., Thankfully, [Markale's] Montsegur and the Mystery of the Cathars is a solidly and scholarly work which depels the most egregious of myths.
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
272/.3
Table Of Content
Part 1 The Sights 1. A Long March to Montségur 2. The Castle of Montségur 3. The Castle of Quéribus 4. The Upper Ariège Valley 5. The Earldom of Razès Part 2 Who Were the Cathars? 6. Dualism 7. Mazdaism 8. Manicheaism 9. The Bogomils 10. The Cathars Part 3 The Cathar Enigma 11. The Cathars Among Us 12. Catharism and Druidism 13. A Solar Cult? 14. The Cathars and the Norse 15. Montségur and the Grail 16. The Royal Blood 17. The Cathars and Memory Index
Synopsis
The history and philosophy of the mysterious Cathar religion and its lost treasure * Demonstrates that Catharism is not simply a heretical Christian cult as it is often portrayed * Examines the evidence for the existence of a lost Cathar treasure and its possible connection to the Holy Grail On March 16, 1244, over 200 Cathars were captured in their fortress stronghold of Montségur and were burned alive by troops of the Inquisition. While some Cathar enclaves survived into the next century, this was the death blow to a religion that had been a powerful symbol of Occitain sovereignty against the designs of the French monarchy and the papacy. History has recorded that four high-ranking Cathar perfecti carried a great treasure out of Montségur the night before its fall, a fact that led rebel Huguenots of the 17th century and members of Hitler's S.S. to believe that an enormous treasure or weapon of awesome spiritual power lay hidden somewhere nearby the ruins of the former Cathar stronghold. Seeking to untangle the true from the false, Celtic and medieval scholar Jean Markale meticulously searches through the obscure history of the Cathars, tracing their roots back to the ancient Zoroastrian religion of Persia. He examines what earned the Cathars--who practiced vegetarianism, non-violence, and tolerance--the ruthless persecution of both the Church and the state. He explores their doctrine, their place in medieval Occitain culture, and their secret pact with the Knights Templar. Most important, he uses all available documentation to reveal the nature of the treasure the Cathars spirited away from their fortress at Montségur the night before its surrender to French troops., The history and philosophy of the mysterious Cathar religion and its lost treasure - Demonstrates that Catharism is not simply a heretical Christian cult as it is often portrayed - Examines the evidence for the existence of a lost Cathar treasure and its possible connection to the Holy Grail On March 16, 1244, over 200 Cathars were captured in their fortress stronghold of Monts gur and were burned alive by troops of the Inquisition. While some Cathar enclaves survived into the next century, this was the death blow to a religion that had been a powerful symbol of Occitain sovereignty against the designs of the French monarchy and the papacy. History has recorded that four high-ranking Cathar perfecti carried a great treasure out of Monts gur the night before its fall, a fact that led rebel Huguenots of the 17th century and members of Hitler's S.S. to believe that an enormous treasure or weapon of awesome spiritual power lay hidden somewhere nearby the ruins of the former Cathar stronghold. Seeking to untangle the true from the false, Celtic and medieval scholar Jean Markale meticulously searches through the obscure history of the Cathars, tracing their roots back to the ancient Zoroastrian religion of Persia. He examines what earned the Cathars--who practiced vegetarianism, non-violence, and tolerance--the ruthless persecution of both the Church and the state. He explores their doctrine, their place in medieval Occitain culture, and their secret pact with the Knights Templar. Most important, he uses all available documentation to reveal the nature of the treasure the Cathars spirited away from their fortress at Monts gur the night before its surrender to French troops.
LC Classification Number
DC801.M832M3713 2003
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- p***o (277)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was shipped fast and arrived on time. I would like to thank you for the quality packing. Wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped in a cardboard mailer. Arrived better than described. Book looks unread. Great seller. Thanks!!!!!!!
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- d***a (266)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseExcellent seller! Book was is better than expected condition, it was well packaged, & came in an acceptable time frame (had weather delay). I appreciated the seller’s communication & willingness to negotiate on price. This was a fantastic find, great purchase experience, & the recipient is thrilled to have this book.Education for Death by Gregor Ziemer 1941 1st Ed. 2nd Print. HC no DJ Ex-Library (#256122360213)