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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

If it were neglected, and he had, for instance, abjured Catharism only, he might subsequently indulge in some other form of heresy, such as Waldensianism or usury, and have the benefit of another chance.

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

Languedoc and Provence, only facilitated the progress of Catharism in those regions.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

Lollardism was never trampled out in England as Catharism was trampled out in France.

From The Beginnings of New England Or the Puritan Theocracy in its Relations to Civil and Religious Liberty by Fiske, John