The Medieval Church · c. 1399–1419
The Sermons
Vincent Ferrer · c. 1350–1419
What it is
Apocalyptic preaching delivered across Spain, France, and Italy to enormous crowds, announcing that the end was near and calling for repentance and reform.
Why it lasted
The most famous preacher of his age, whose campaigns also drove mass conversions of Jews in Spain under intense pressure — a legacy the Inquisition would inherit.
Where to read it
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