Erich W. Bethmann

Joachim died in 1202. In 1208 Francis of Assisi built a small hut in Portiuncula, from which such mighty streams of light should go forth as would change the spiritual outlook of generations to come. Francis lived that life of the initatio…

The Ultimate Goal of History

Joachim recognized fully that, during the age of the Son—that is, the period of the feudal church—the pope is the legitimate head and rightful ruler of the church. All her rites and ceremonies are…

I. The Deflecting Influence of Tichonius

Looking over the long and fascinating history of prophetic interpretation, with special reference to the interpretation of the Apocalypse, we are impressed by two figures who have influenced…