""Joachim of Flora"" by Emile Gebhart is a biographical account of the life and work of Joachim of Fiore, a medieval Italian mystic and theologian. The book explores Joachim's life, his spiritual teachings, and his impact on the religious and intellectual culture of his time. Gebhart delves into the historical context in which Joachim lived, including the political and religious tensions of the time, and examines Joachim's writings and their influence on subsequent thinkers. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Joachim's ideas, including his concept of the three ages of history and his vision of a new age of the Holy Spirit. Through his exploration of Joachim's life and work, Gebhart sheds light on the complex relationship between spirituality and politics in medieval Europe.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystics and Heretics in Italy at the End of the Middle Ages, by Emile Gebhart. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103714.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.