wunder · LibraryChapter I.--the Spiritual Franciscans.
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Dissensions in the Franciscan Order from Elias to John of Parma 1
Joachim of Flora.--His Reputation as a Prophet 10
His Apocalyptic Speculations as to the Third Era 14
Adopted by the Spiritual Franciscans 18
The Everlasting Gospel.--Its Condemnation 20
The Spirituals Compromised.--John of Parma Removed 23
Persistence of the Joachites 25
Increasing Strife over Poverty 27
Bull Exiit qui seminat 30
Persecution of Italian Spirituals 32
The French Spirituals.--Jean Pierre Olivi 42
Arnaldo de Vilanova 52
Disputation before Clement V.--Decision of Council of Vienne 57
Renewed Persecution of the Spirituals 61
Commencement of Rebellion.--Dissensions among Them 62
Election of John XXII.--His Character 66
He Enforces Obedience and Creates a Heresy 69
Bloody Persecution of the Olivists 73
They Form a New Church 79
Their Fanaticism.--Naprous Boneta 81
Suppression of the Sect.--Its Career in Aragon 84
Jean de la Rochetaillade.--Remains of Joachitism 86
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