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Aug 28, The Western Great Schism: Two Popes at One Time

In 1378, for the first time in history, the same college of cardinals elected two Roman Catholic popes in two cities just months apart. This papal conflict is known as the Western Great Schism.

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Anselm (1033-1109) : Christian History Institute

In the 25th of its series "In Context" Christian History Institute looks at a famous statement by the philosopher/theologian Anselm.

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Franks at Clermont (1095) : Christian History Institute

In the 26th of Christian History Institute's "In Context" series we look at Pope Urban II's call to a crusade and the response of the Frankish knights in attendance.

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Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). : Christian History Institute

The 27th of Christian History Institute's "In Context" series looks at words of Bernard of Clairvaux endorsing the Crusades.

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Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) : Christian History Institute

The 28th in Christian History Institute's "In Context" series looks at Francis of Assisi's great hymn on creation.

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Aquinas, Thomas (ca. 1224-1274) : Christian History Institute

The 29th in Christian History Institute's series "In Context" looks at the famous words of Thomas Aquinas when he ceased writing.

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Boniface VIII (ca. 1235-1303) : Christian History Institute

The 30th in Christian History Institute's series "In Context" looks at a famous statement on salvation from a bull by Pope Boniface VIII.

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Julian of Norwich (ca 1342-ca 1416) : Christian History Institute

The 31st in Christian History Institute's "In Context" series examines a statement by the Medieval visionary Julian of Norwich from one of her showings or visions.

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John Wycliffe (ca. 1324-1384) : Christian History Institute

The 32nd of Christian History Institute's In Context series examines the circumstances surrounding a statement by John Wycliffe about the importance of Scripture.

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