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Indulgences
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Christ Alone
Why indulgences are still a bad idea.
The Pilgrim’s Way
The dream of reaching heaven by visiting holy sites inspired millions of medieval Christians—including Dante.
The Wanderer
Jerome of Prague’s zest for life was surpassed only by his zeal for reform.
Jan Hus: Christian History Timeline – Reform and Resistance in Hussite Bohemia
The Christian History Timeline
To Build a Fire
Jan Hus hoped his incendiary preaching and heated rebukes would purify a tainted church, but the flames consumed him first.
God’s Glory in Wood and Stone
Intriguing facts behind one of medieval Christendom’s magnificent legacies: The Cathedral.
Everyday Faith in the Middle Ages: A Gallery of Unexpected Companions
Four Pilgrims in Canterbury Tales show the startling mix of medieval faith.
Holy Violence Then and Now
A historian looks at the causes and lingering effects of Christian warfare.
Why You Should Crusade
Bernard of Clairvaux, who wrote the beautiful essay On Loving God, also urged Christians to fight for Christ. Here are some excerpts from a letter written in 1147.