Bearing False Witness: Debunking Centuries of Anti-Catholic Hi...

by Rodney Stark

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Discover the compelling and thought-provoking book, *Bearing False Witness*, which challenges long-held beliefs about some of the most notorious chapters in Western history. This powerful and persuasive work by renowned sociologist of religion Rodney Stark, bestselling author of *The Rise of Christianity* (HarperSanFrancisco 1997), offers a fresh perspective on myths surrounding the Catholic Church and its role in history. Prepare to question what you thought you knew about the Inquisition, the Dark Ages, Pope Pius XII, and the Crusades. In this book, Stark systematically examines and debunks widely accepted anti-Catholic myths. Each chapter addresses a different misconception, providing a fascinating history of how these ideas became conventional wisdom and revealing the startling truths behind them. For example, Stark argues that the Spanish Inquisition was not the bloodthirsty persecution often portrayed; instead, it was a force supporting moderation and justice, with very little bloodshed involved. Similarly, he dispels the myth that Pope Pius XII was indifferent or complicit with the Nazi regime, demonstrating that the campaign to link him to Hitler was initiated by the Soviet Union, likely to neutralize the Vatican in post-World War II geopolitics. Stark highlights that many praised Pope Pius XII for his efforts to save Jewish lives during the war. The book also reexamines the so-called Dark Ages, challenging the idea that this period was a millennium of ignorance and b

• Publisher: Templeton Press
• Year: 2016
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 1599474999
• Condition: Very Good

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