A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages; volume I
CHAPTER III.--THE CATHARI.
Attractions of the Dualistic Theory 89
Derivation of Catharism from Manichæism 89
Belief and Organization of the Catharan Church 93
Missionary Zeal and Thirst for Martyrdom 102
Not Devil-worshippers 105
Spread of Catharism from Slavonia 107
Diffusion throughout Europe in the Eleventh Century 108
Increase in Twelfth Century 110
Comparative Exemption of Germany and England 112
Growth in Italy. Efforts of Innocent III. 114
Its Stronghold in Southern France 117
Its Expected Triumph 121
Failure of Crusade of 1181 124
Period of Toleration and Growth 125