Catharism

American  

[kath-er-iz-uhm, kath-ahr-] / ˈkæθ ərˌɪz əm, ˈkæθ ɑr- /

noun

1. the teachings and practices of the Cathars; characterized by strict asceticism or theological dualism.

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Example Sentences

And in modern France, where popular apostasy from Catholicism is today wider and deeper than anything Pope Innocent could have imagined, the ancient heresy of Catharism is enjoying a remarkable revival of interest.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thanks to recent research, an increasing amount is known about Catharism.

From Time Magazine Archive

The influence of Catharism on the Catholic church was enormous.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

The documents of the Inquisition constantly refer to “heresy and Waldensianism,” designating Catharism by the former term as the heresy par excellence.

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles

An unknown but certainly large portion of the population was addicted to Catharism or Waldensianism, while even the orthodox could not, for the most part, be relied upon for sympathy or aid.

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II by Lea, Henry Charles