Daily Archives: October 7, 2015
7 October 1272 Pope Gregory X protects the Jews from Blood Libel accusation #otdimjh
Canon law was hostile to Jews in wording, but the popes also refused to accept popular violence against Jews. The following letter of Pope Gregory X (1271 -1276) incorporates material from earlier letters of Innocent III (1198-1216) and Innocent IV … Continue reading
6 October 1943 Death of Arthur Lukyn Williams, Scholar and Apologist with CMJ #otdimjh
Gidney records: My heartiest thanks are given to my friend and fellow undergraduate of far distant Cambridge days, the Rev. A. Lukyn Williams, Vicar of Guilden Morden, and Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Durham, for his kindness in revising … Continue reading