VIC345H1 Chapter Notes -Florence Cathedral, Gluttony, Kiss Of Peace
2 Dec 2012
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May 1498 dominican friar, hanged to death on main square of florence, body burned and ashes into river, unceremoniously dumped so no relic hunters. Spell-binding sermons from pulpit of convent church of san marco or santa maria del. Powerful force for reform, new society, strict christian ideals, florence as new. Medici request his presence in san marco. Most intellectually vibrant city in contemporary europe, preaching experience, changed man and effective speaker, believe called to be apocalyptic preacher of penitence and christian renewal. Peculiar oratorical skills, rough manners, lack of rhetorical elegance, constant recourse to scripture, lack of references to ancient or contemporary authors/ppoets (custom in preaching) made him appear new to eyes of listeners, growing interest. Success, more pulpit form convent church of san marco to medicean basilica of san. Lorenzo -> santa maria del fiore (immesnse cathedral) Eagerly hear preach and seek spiritual counseling and advice.
