CONTENTS

PAGE
Introduction[5]
CHAPTER I
The Source[9]
CHAPTER II
The Soil[19]
CHAPTER III
The Seed[30]
CHAPTER IV
The System[65]
CHAPTER IV (continued)
Rites and Ceremonies[80]
CHAPTER V
A Summary[88]


THE ALBIGENSIAN
HERESY

CHAPTER I
THE SOURCE

The origin of the Albigensian heresies was not indigenous, but imported, although the raw imports were quickly combined with the home products. Their vigorous growth and wide popularity were due to the peculiarly favourable conditions of the country at the time of their introduction.