The Templars, the witch, and the wild Irish : vengeance and heresy in medieval Ireland /

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"Early medieval Ireland is remembered as the "Land of Saints and Scholars, " due to the distinctive devotion to Christian faith and learning that permeated its culture. As early as the seventh century, however, questions were raised about Irish orthodoxy, primarily concerning Easter o...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Callan, Maeve Brigid, 1970- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2015.
Subjects:
To 1500
Trials (Heresy) > Ireland > History > To 1500.
Trials (Witchcraft) > Ireland > History > To 1500.
RELIGION > Christianity > Catholic.
RELIGION > Christian Church > History.
Trials (Heresy)
Trials (Witchcraft)
Ireland > Church history > 600-1500.
Irlande > Histoire religieuse > 600-1500.
Ireland
Church history
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Heresy hunting begins in Ireland : the trial of the Templars and the case against Philip de Braybrook
  • The dawn of the devil-worshipping witch
  • The churlish tramp from England : Richard de Ledrede tries the Alice Kyteler case
  • Moments of lucidity dedicated to malice : Ledrede's continuing conflicts in the colony
  • The heresy of being Irish : Adducc Dubh O'Toole and two MacConmaras.

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