The Origins of Catherism Flashcards
What was Bogomilism?
Bogomilism was a form of dualism that originated in Bulgaria.
When did a Bulgarian priest call himself ‘Bogomil’ and preach Dualism?
In the 10th century
How did the ideas of Bogomilism spread through South-eastern Europe?
The ideas of Bogomilism spread through South-eastern Europe, as evidenced by the treatise of Cosmas the Priest, written c970.
Was there any evidence of Bogomil influence before the 1140s?
No, there is no firm evidence of Bogomil influence before the 1140s, and before then there is very limited evidence to suggest that Bogomilism spread into Western Europe.
When did dualist ideas begin to spread widely in Western Europe?
Dualist ideas appear to have spread widely in Western Europe from the 1140s, attracting the attention of churchmen like Bernard of Clairvaux and Everinus of Steinfeld.
What is the theory proposed by Bernard Hamilton about the origins of Catharism?
Bernard Hamilton argues that Catharism was brought to France in the wake of the First Crusade by Northern Frenchmen who would have encountered the Dualist religion of the Bogomils in Constantinople in 1100.
How did the early converts of Catharism set up the first Latin Cathar Church?
The early converts of Catharism set up the first Latin Cathar Church by making Latin translations of Bogomil rights and founding a Cathar Bishopric in Northern France.
What was the significance of the council of St Felix in [XXXX] for Cathar Bishoprics in France?
The council of St Felix in 1167 oversaw the restructuring of Cathar Bishoprics in France, with an emissary from Constantinople called Papa Niquinta playing a key role.
In which areas were Cathar hotspots located?
The areas of Cathar prominence were Southern France (Languedoc) and Northern Italy (Lombardy).
What were some of the factors that may have contributed to the development of Catharism in these areas?
Some factors that may have contributed to the development of Catharism in these areas include perceived corruption of the Northern Italian and Southern French clergy, dissatisfaction with the degree of material wealth in the church, failure to live up to the promises of Gregorian reform, and decentralized political authority and cultural tendencies towards localism and relative tolerance.
What were some of the earlier 12th century heresies?
Some of the earlier 12th century heresies include Tanchelm, Henry the Monk, and Peter of Bruys, which tended to be isolated, wandering, and linked to the activity of individual preachers.
Where were the areas of Cathar prominence located?
The areas of Cathar prominence were Southern France (Languedoc) and Northern Italy (Lombardy).
What is Jennifer Kolpacoff Deane’s theory about the factors that contributed to the development of Catharism in France and Italy?
Jennifer Kolpacoff Deane’s theory is that the areas of France and Italy where Catharism became prominent were characterized by decentralized political authority and cultural tendencies towards localism and relative tolerance, which represented fertile grounds for new ideas.
