The Politics of Heresy: The Modernist Crisis in Roman Catholicism

The Politics of Heresy: The Modernist Crisis in Roman Catholicism delves into the intricate and turbulent series of events that unfolded during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known as the modernist crisis within the Roman Catholic Church. This period saw a fierce clash between progressive scholars advocating for free inquiry and the Church’s hierarchical authorities intent on preserving orthodoxy. Central to the book are the seismic debates over the relationship between religion an...