Through the structural system forming around Prague and Bohemia at large, it comes as little surprise that they would function as a center for heretical thought in the fourteenth and fifteenth century. Prague, being at the intersection of Italy and Germany made it an ideal location for merchants, and as a result, economic activity. As such,… Continue reading →
When discussing the role of inquisition in the fight against heresy, intention becomes a topic of tricky distinction. While the general desire was that of rehabilitation as the inquisitors were tasked with herding lost sheep, the struggles for power cannot be denied. As heretics ultimately stood as a symbol of opposition towards the church, their… Continue reading →
The Paul seen in Galatians is on a clear mission to separate Christianity from Jewish Law. However, before he can accomplish this goal, he first validates his own authority by stating his source: “I did not receive it from a human source, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of… Continue reading →
