02719cam a22003373u 4500 38313 UtSlPG 20260610133856.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 BX Petrus, Sarnensis, -1218 Histoire de l'hérésie des Albigeois, et de la sainte guerre entreprise contre eux de l'an 1203 à  l'an 1218 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-12-15 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Histoire de l'hérésie des Albigeois, et de la sainte guerre entreprise contre eux" by Pierre de Vaulx-Cernay is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work explores the Albigensian Crusade, detailing the conflict between the Catholic Church and the Cathar heretics in Southern France during the early 13th century. It offers insights into the religious fervor, political complexities, and the zealous figures involved in this tumultuous period. At the start of the text, the author addresses Pope Innocent III, expressing a humble intention to document the miraculous interventions by God in combating the heresies plaguing Provence. Pierre outlines the roles of key figures, particularly two Cistercian monks, Peter of Castelnau and Raoul, who were sent as legates to reclaim the province for the Church. The opening chapters introduce the fierce resistance of the Cathars, the fervent preaching efforts by the monks, and a series of confrontations with heretical leaders, all set against the backdrop of a society deeply divided by religious belief. The narrative captures the zeal of the Crusaders and highlights the pervasive influence of heretical beliefs in the region, setting the stage for a dramatic recounting of this historical battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Theology -- Early works to 1800 Albigenses -- Sources France -- History -- Philip II Augustus, 1180-1223 Christian heresies -- France -- Languedoc -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 -- Sources https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38313 79152 79152