- Paperback: 376 pages
- Publisher: iUniverse (December 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0595469124
- ISBN-13: 978-0595469123
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,040,594 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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PILGRIMAGE TO HERESY asks disturbing questions about the nature of faith and pilgrimage.
The Catholic Church would rather you didn't learn the answers!
Trier, Gaul, 385 C.E.
Priscillian of Avila: A wealthy former Senator, a charismatic bishop with a huge following in his native Galicia, argues for his life against his accusers, two powerful Spanish bishops who win the ready ear of the new Emperor, Maximus. Along with eight of his closest followers including Eucrotia, the widow of a Roman noble, Priscillian is accused of witchcraft and heresy.
The Catholic Church would rather you didn't learn the answers!
Trier, Gaul, 385 C.E.
Priscillian of Avila: A wealthy former Senator, a charismatic bishop with a huge following in his native Galicia, argues for his life against his accusers, two powerful Spanish bishops who win the ready ear of the new Emperor, Maximus. Along with eight of his closest followers including Eucrotia, the widow of a Roman noble, Priscillian is accused of witchcraft and heresy.
Yet Priscillian's message is one of celibacy, simplicity, and gentleness. Is he guilty? For centuries, it has been claimed that St. James is buried in the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain-the Holy Grail of pilgrims for over 1200 years. But what if he is not? What if the occupant of the crypt is none other than Priscillian, a man whose Gnostic message threatened to undo the power of the newly formed Roman church?
The Camino de Santiago, Spain, 2000 C.E.
Miranda has left her untenured position at the University of Toronto to go on a 800 kilometers hike in the north of Spain. On her second day walking in the Pyrenees, she meets Kieran, a lapsed candidate for the priesthood, who is translating a book written in Latin: a book he shouldn't have. The next day, Kieran is missing, and so is his translation! A religious injustice . Two love stories: one doomed from the start . and a mystery perhaps.
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Not just another book on the Camino,
By Peregrina '99 (Spain) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pilgrimage to Heresy: Don't Believe Everything They Tell You (Paperback)
Pilgrimage to Heresy takes a very different look at the Camino de Santiago and suggests that not only is St. James not buried in the Cathedral but that the much visited sepulchre is occupied by Priscillian, once Bishop of Avila, and condemned to death in 385 on the grounds of "heresy and witchcraft": what an irony if it is true!Intertwined with the historical narrative, we follow modern day pilgrims each of whom has his or her own reasons for pilgrimage. An intelligent, thought-provoking read for anyone interested in going further into the story of the "Camino". Highly recommended.
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Not just another book on the Camino,
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This review is from: Pilgrimage to Heresy: Don't Believe Everything They Tell You (Paperback)
Pilgrimage to Heresy takes a very different look at the Camino de Santiago and suggests that not only is St. James not buried in the Cathedral but that the much visited sepulchre is occupied by Priscillian, once Bishop of Avila, and condemned to death in 385 on the grounds of "heresy and witchcraft": what an irony if it is true!Intertwined with the historical narrative, we follow modern day pilgrims each of whom has his or her own reasons for pilgrimage. An intelligent, thought-provoking read for anyone interested in going further into the story of the "Camino". Highly recommended. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Pilgrimage to Heresy,
By Sylvia Baago - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pilgrimage to Heresy: Don't Believe Everything They Tell You (Paperback)
If you like mystery, intrigue, history, religion, philosophy, spirituality, travel and romance, tnen you need to read Pilgrimage to Heresy. The narrative centres on a real-life controversy about whose saintly bones actually lie buried in the Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain, a cathedral dedicated to St. James the Apostle. The action takes place along the Camino, an ancient pilgrimage route, and the drama unfolds amidst a colorful backdrop of the stories of various pilgrims from around the world, the challenging terrain,the spiritual journey of the main protagonist, Miranda, and a mysterious manuscript about Priscillian of Avila, an early Christian condemned to death on charge of heresy by the Catholic Church. Although a fictional account, the book raises many serious questions about church dogma, early Christian history and gnosticism and is based on extensive research. Well worth the read.
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Pilgrimage to Heresy,
By Rachel Webb "Andalucia for Holidays" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pilgrimage to Heresy: Don't Believe Everything They Tell You (Paperback)
Pilgrimage to Heresy: Don't Believe Everything They Tell You by Tracy Saunders is a fascinating book whether or not you intend to walk the route to Santiago de Compostela. It's a superb tale that interweaves fact and fiction along the way. Miranda the main pilgrim is caught up in the tale of the camino and seeks to understand the truth of the trail.Is it really St.James that is buried in the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela? If not who is it? And why do the Catholic Church allow the mystery to continue? Miranda is on the 800 kilometre hike when she meets Kieran an intriguing character who's translating a book from Latin, that in itself is rather mysterious. As they walk their dialogue tells his story and the history that drives him. Miranda becomes interested in the man, the tale and his work. Then he disappears along with his translation and the unravelling mystery deepens. Saunders develops both the mystery of his disappearance and the myths of St. James in great style. Fact and fiction, truth and turmoil keep step with Miranda along the way as the narrative enlightens its readers to the controversy of centuries that non but Saunders seem to be addressing. The missing translation adds another facet and introduces the fact turned fiction account of the early Christian church and Gnosticism which raises and challenges the belief of the reader. The narrative style of this story keeps the reader in suspense and informs us without being too heavy-handed. Saunders opens the eyes of pilgrims, church historians and truth seekers alike in this great 800km long tale. It's a great mystery, an enlightening read and a tale that needs telling again and again. |
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