Synopses & Reviews
The first major study in English of a group of late twelfth-century religious enthusiasts in north Italy.
Review
"Elegantly written and meticulously researched, this book expands our understanding of the religious revival of the twelfth and thirteenth century by taking up the Humiliati's story where Grundmann left off...A major contribution to the field, this book is detined to become the authoritative source on the Humiliati for many years to come." American Historial Review Dec 2001
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Map; Introduction; 1. Tradition and history; 2. The beginnings of the Humiliati: the twelfth-century evidence; 3. Quia in nullo peccabant: the inspection and approval of the Humiliati 1199-1201; 4. Rules; 5. In search of communities; 6. New members and professions of vows; 7. Unity and uniformity: the development of a centralised order; 8. The Humiliati and the Church in the localities; Conclusion; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.