The Poor of Lombardy Flashcards
Where did the Waldensians travel after their expulsion from Lyon?
Southern France and Northern Italy
Who worried about the possibility of Waldensians’ doctrinal error?
Bernard of Fontcaude
When did the Waldensian movement begin to splinter?
From 1180 to 1205
What happened in Metz in 1199?
A group of lesser nobles were accused of reading Scriptures in the vernacular, leading to an investigation
How did Pope Innocent III react to the situation in Metz?
He withheld judgement and approved of their pursuit of knowledge
What was the result of the investigation by the commission of 3 Cistercian Abbots?
The group was found heretical, and their books were burned
What factors contributed to the growth of the Poor of Lombardy?
Social, economic, and political changes, such as the rise of the cities and the decline of the feudal system, created conditions that allowed for the growth of the movement
How did the Poor of Lombardy become a separate group?
After the schism between the Poor Catholics and the more radical Waldensians, the Poor of Lombardy continued to maintain their own distinct identity
What was the position of the Poor of Lombardy on the sacraments and the priesthood?
They rejected the sacraments of the established Church and viewed the priesthood as unnecessary for salvation
