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# The Lost Teachings of the Cathars: Their Beliefs and Practices (A Detailed Guide to the Cathar Religion)

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Witness the tragic but endlessly fascinating history of the Cathars thoroughly detailed by Andrew Phillip Smith as they continue to exert their powerful influence on both popular culture and spiritual seekers centuries after their brutal slaughter by the northern French forces and their suppression by the inquisition. Tourists flock to the Languedoc to visit Cathar Country , yet few people know anything of the beliefs of the Cathars beyond vague notions that they believed in reincarnation, were vegetarians, were somehow Gnostic, and has some relation to Mary Magdalene. The Lost Teachings of the Cathars explores the history of this Christian dualist movement between the 12th and 14th centuries, offering a sympathetic yet critical examination of its beliefs and practices.

Review: Interesting read - A beautifully presented and well researched book into the history of the Cathars. A lot to be learned within and overall a great read. History was terrible to them but they will never be forgotten. ☀️
Review: Easy to read and thoroughly researched. - A most enjoyable read. This book on the Cathars is an enthusiastically open-minded overview of the subject with a healthy dose of critical inquiry and a smattering of subtle humour. It is not an academic archeology, more an impressionistic vision of the scene but has oodles of references, sources, and pointers for a reader who is interested in taking up a more detailed trail of any of the narratives or topics. The author who is sympathetic to the essence of non-dogmatic spiritual exploration without being credulous, also includes an impressive cross-referencing to a variety of related areas of interest drawing from what is clearly an extensive knowledge about the heart of a variety of global religions and cultural movements.

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| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | 206,479 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 13 in Early Christian Churches 1,634 in Religious History of Christianity 2,577 in Religious Studies (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 230 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting read
*by S***Y on 5 November 2025*

A beautifully presented and well researched book into the history of the Cathars. A lot to be learned within and overall a great read. History was terrible to them but they will never be forgotten. ☀️

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to read and thoroughly researched.
*by A***R on 2 March 2023*

A most enjoyable read. This book on the Cathars is an enthusiastically open-minded overview of the subject with a healthy dose of critical inquiry and a smattering of subtle humour. It is not an academic archeology, more an impressionistic vision of the scene but has oodles of references, sources, and pointers for a reader who is interested in taking up a more detailed trail of any of the narratives or topics. The author who is sympathetic to the essence of non-dogmatic spiritual exploration without being credulous, also includes an impressive cross-referencing to a variety of related areas of interest drawing from what is clearly an extensive knowledge about the heart of a variety of global religions and cultural movements.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent read
*by I***N on 24 June 2018*

I enjoyed reading this. I've read several books on the Cathars, this one is believable. Well written and researched, Recommended.

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