MEDIEVAL CHURCH
INTRO Church > central to medieval life Every village had a church with a parish priest Celebrated sacraments Examples? Preached in Latin Ran schools
VILLAGE CHURCH Social Center Daily Life > calendar Some had relics Remains of saints Led to pilgrimages Christians paid a tax (tithe) 1/10 of income
CATHEDRALS Larger churches headed by bishop Very ornate Gothic style
Women Men and women equal before God On Earth, women were viewed as weak and easily led into sin
MONASTERIES & CONVENTS People devoted entire life to spiritual goals > monks and nuns Benedictine rule Rules to regulate monastic life 3 vows Provided basic health and education
CHURCH’S ROLE IN SOCIETY Pope > spiritual leader Conflict between pope and monarchs Pope had considerable economic & political power Declared papal supremacy Developed own law (Canon law) Excommunication Interdict Caused revolts
CORRUPTION/ REFORM Wealth grew, discipline weakened Reform needed Limit secular influence Revive Benedictine Rule Friars preached to poor Most famous > St. Francis of Assisi (Franciscans)
Jews in Medieval Europe Jewish communities all over Europe Spain > center of Jewish culture As Western Europe became more Christianized prejudice against Jews increased Movement to Eastern Europe