Bose 61

Author: DeAgostini Publishing Company (UK)
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: Bosch's life was shrouded in mystery. His devout and hardworking lifestyle seemed at odds with the fantastical themes of his works, but his creations actually reflected the spiritual life of medieval people, the anxieties and uncertainties of the era regarding sin, damnation, and the fear of judgment. The time Bosch lived in was dominated by religious fervor, yet people also harbored religious doubts and uncertainties. While believing in God and saints, they also believed in the existence of false Christs and demons, as well as the efficacy of magic and alchemy. The Catholic Church demanded that people adhere to orthodox beliefs, as they felt unconventional faiths would threaten social stability. Those who disagreed with the Church's doctrines or held dissenting views, even if they sought their own path to redemption, could be accused of heresy and face horrifying punishments. Disagreements were already present from the time Christianity was founded.