Medieval Europe

When the Barber Became God

For three years, a village barber in medieval Italy convinced everyone he was Jesus Christ—including the Pope.

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Medieval Europe13th CenturyReligious MovementsPapal AuthorityChristian MysticismPopular ReligionGerard of SpoletoItalyHeresyAlexander IV

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