Working on a ONE PAGE OUTLINE we talked about. I rely on the internet for info. on the battles as I forgot most of what I read in the book. I looked up how Shakespeare staged battles. While sword fights take place on stage, most military battles occur behind a scrim. Audience will see silohuette of the troops in action. with loud sound effects. Also drums, trumpets, Cannon fire using blanks, etc It also says one of the Characters in the battle describes what is occurring. (Narrator) When you get a chance , google The Battle of Jaen, It relates to the premise of the play. One or two tips. Make characters different--one is reckless, another careful--always wants more troops, another wait for good weather. A doubting Tomas which i I included in previous email. However, all want victory over the enemy. On the dialog, fewer words in a sentence the better. A play needs conflict which fuels dramatic tension....
Pico della Mirandola heretic: Giovanni Pico della Mirandola was formally charged with heresy by Pope Innocent VIII in 1487 after proposing a public debate on his 900 Theses. While he is celebrated today as a foundational Renaissance thinker, his attempt to synthesize Christian theology with Jewish Kabbalah, Islamic philosophy, and pagan magic deeply alarmed the Catholic Church. [1] (https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/giovanni-pico-della-mirandola), [2] (https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/oration-dignity-man), [3] (https://www.gatesoflighttarot.com/blog/picoandkabbalahandtarot), [4] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ANAAv8mMf8&t=678), [5] (https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/36752), [6] (https://medium.com/teatime-history/renaissance-heretics-empowered-the-individual-77d19575e9f4)The Path to CondemnationThe 900 Theses (1486): At just 23 years old, Pico published 900 conclusions covering philosophy, theology, and magic. He invited scholars from all over Europe to Rome for a grand public disputation, even offering to pay their travel expenses. [1] (https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/36752), [2] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ANAAv8mMf8&t=678)The Papal Commission: Pope Innocent VIII halted the debate and appointed a commission to review the propositions. The commission found 13 specific theses to be heretical or unorthodox. [1] (https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/oration-dignity-man), [2] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ANAAv8mMf8&t=678)The First Banned Book: When Pico attempted to defend himself by writing a text called the Apology, the Pope grew furious. In 1487, the Pope condemned all 900 theses, making Pico’s work the first printed book to be universally banned and ordered burned by the Church. [1] (https://academic.oup.com/book/43067), [2] (https://www.gatesoflighttarot.com/blog/picoandkabbalahandtarot), [3] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ANAAv8mMf8&t=678), [4] (https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/36752)Contradictory Theses & Controversial IdeasThe Church objected to several of Pico's syncretic and highly unconventional views: [1] (https://study.com/academy/lesson/oration-on-the-dignity-of-man-summary-quotes-analysis.html), [2] (https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/giovanni-pico-della-mirandola)Christian Kabbalah: Pico argued that "no science yields greater proof of the divinity of Christ than magic and the Kabbalah".Origen’s Salvation: He defended the early Christian theologian Origen, arguing that it was more reasonable to believe Origen was saved rather than damned.Limited Punishment in Hell: He suggested that a finite sin should not merit eternal, infinite punishment in Hell.The Eucharist: He proposed highly technical, non-traditional philosophical explanations for how Christ's body is present during Mass. [1] (https://academic.oup.com/book/43067), [2] (https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/36752)
Pico della Mirandola heretic Giovanni Pico della Mirandola was formally charged with heresy by Pope Innocent VIII in 1487 after proposing a public debate on his 900 Theses . While he is celebrated today as a foundational Renaissance thinker, his attempt to synthesize Christian theology with Jewish Kabbalah, Islamic philosophy, and pagan magic deeply alarmed the Catholic Church. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ] The Path to Condemnation The 900 Theses (1486): At just 23 years old, Pico published 900 conclusions covering philosophy, theology, and magic. He invited scholars from all over Europe to Rome for a grand public disputation, even offering to pay their travel expenses. [ 1 , 2 ] The Papal Commission: Pope Innocent VIII halted the debate and appointed a commission to review the propositions. The commission found 13 specific theses to be heretical or unorthodox. [ 1 , 2 ] The First Banned Book: When Pico attempted to defend himself by writing a text called the Apology , the Pope gre...