A fundamental aspect of the rejection by heretics and innovators stemmed from their perception of the vast gulf between early Christianity and, specifically, the inclinations of the Roman Church. Even though there were significant disputes over faith and rituals, such as the Trinity concept and the issue of grace, the refrain on the lips of heretics was consistently of a social nature. This led church historian Döllinger to assert that all heretical doctrines emerging in the Middle Ages had a revolutionary character. Consequently, this book is a unique record of various sects deviating from the original religion and their essential subsequent divisions, from the earliest centuries to our present time.

Publishing house: Dar Al Tanweer for Printing, Publishing, and Distribution

Number of Pages: 381

Year of publication: 2010