7. Sowers of the word

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Maps ix
4. List of Illustrations x
5. Preface xii
6. Map xiv
7. Prologue: Death and a maiden 1
8. Part One. Cry Havoc
9. 1. The avenging flames 13
10. 2. The gift of the Holy Spirit 32
11. 3. The apostolic life 45
12. 4. Monks, miracles and Manichees 56
13. 5. The simoniac heresy 71
14. 6. Routing out these detestable plagues 87
15. 7. Sowers of the word 104
16. 8. Sheep in the midst of wolves 127
17. 9. Making enemies 143
18. Part Two. The Dogs of War
19. 10. Exposed to contumely and persecution 165
20. 11. Sounding the alarm 184
21. 12. Drawing the lines 204
22. 13. Speaking of principles 215
23. 14. The enemy at the gate 228
24. 15. To war and arms 241
25. 16. Politics by other means 264
26. 17. The sleep of reason 274
27. 18. The vineyard of the lord 298
28. Epilogue: A winter journey 327
29. Afterword: The war among the scholars 332
30. Chronology 337
31. Further Reading 343
32. Notes 346
33. Glossary 356
34. Biographical Index of Names 358
35. Index 371