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MEDIEVAL CHURCH
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INTRO Church > central to medieval life
Every village had a church with a parish priest Celebrated sacraments Examples? Preached in Latin Ran schools
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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
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CATHEDRALS Larger churches headed by bishop Very ornate Gothic style
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Women Men and women equal before God
On Earth, women were viewed as weak and easily led into sin
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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