#243 – Converting a Pope «

#243 – Converting a Pope

Abraham Abufalia believed God wanted him to convert Pope Nicholas III to Judaism and help bring about the coming of the Messiah. Perhaps not surprisingly, the Franciscans were also involved.

Links:
Earlier CUTH podcast on Joachim of Fiore and the Francisans

An important source for this episode was Harvey James’ Like Angels on Jacob’s Ladder: Abraham Abulafia, the Franciscans, and Joachimism

Photo of Pope Nicholas III’s palace at Soriano by NicFer

Be sure to check out the CUTH blog for more on the history of the Catholic Church

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podcasticon #243 – Converting a Pope

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