The Religious And Moral Condition Of Italy Before The Time Of Joachim Of Flora

The book ""The Religious and Moral Condition of Italy Before the Time of Joachim of Flora"" by Emile Gebhart provides a comprehensive analysis of the religious and moral climate in Italy prior to the emergence of Joachim of Flora, a twelfth-century Italian mystic and theologian. The author delves into the historical, cultural, and social factors that contributed to the development of religious and moral beliefs in Italy during this period, and examines the various religious movements and sects that emerged in Italy during this time.Gebhart explores the role of the Catholic Church in shaping the religious and moral landscape of Italy, as well as the impact of other religious traditions, such as Judaism and Islam. He also examines the influence of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy on Italian thought, and how this influenced the development of moral and ethical values.Through his analysis, Gebhart paints a vivid picture of the complex and diverse religious and moral beliefs that existed in Italy prior to the emergence of Joachim of Flora. This book is an important resource for scholars and students of Italian history, religion, and philosophy, as well as anyone interested in understanding the cultural and intellectual climate of medieval Italy.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystics and Heretics in Italy at the End of the Middle Ages, by Emile Gebhart. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103714.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.