The first trial for heresy?
Channel: Ius Romanum
Date: 2020-11-12

The proceedings against Bishop Priscillian of Ávila which took place in Trier in 385 are sometimes referred to as the first heresy trial in the history oft he Christian church. In this video, we discuss the legal and historical background of Priscillian’s trial and the attempt to save Priscillian’s live by Saint Martin of Tours.
The video is the first instalment of what will hopefully become a series of short videos on interesting episodes in legal history.

Consider subscribing if you can bear with my accent!

Correction: The painter of the fresco of Saint Martin is called Leonhard Thoma, not Thomas as stated in the video.