The middle ages religion
The Middle Ages Religion
The Middle Ages was a thriving era that began at the fall of the Roman Empire of approximately 450 and concluded towards the beginning of modern history. This period of time took place throughout the countries and locations of Europe and holds some of the most significant events in both European and world history. The Middle Ages can be classified into three eras, early, high and late Middle Ages. These classifications highlight the development, struggles and greatest moments of this medieval period. The Middle Ages can best be defined by the most significant aspect of time, being religion because it impacted and shaped the Middle Ages. Christianity in the form of the catholic religion was the only recognized religion present and practiced in the Middle Ages. Every citizen, no matter what their position in society and as a Christian was, was dedicated to the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church developed as it expanded across Europe, becoming the dominant religion. The church gained extreme power leading to the collection of taxes, establishment of laws as well as rules and collected gifts that could essentially have a positive impact on one's afterlife. The catholic religion and church shaped the medieval world as it was considered to be the most important aspect of their life. Pope Innocent III states in 1198, during the height of the high Middle Ages, "the Catholic Church has set up two great lights on earth. The greater light being the pope; to rule over souls; the lesser light, being the king, to rule over bodies." (1). In other words, the Catholic Church and religion has impacted the living and dead souls of the Europeans in the Middle Ages, both positively and greatly. The Middle Ages revolved around Christianity as it molded the medival world and lifestyle. Religion shapes the Middle Ages significantly, as it is the most essential aspect of the time. Religion was theoretically a way of life to the
The Middle Ages was a thriving era that began at the fall of the Roman Empire of approximately 450 and concluded towards the beginning of modern history. This period of time took place throughout the countries and locations of Europe and holds some of the most significant events in both European and world history. The Middle Ages can be classified into three eras, early, high and late Middle Ages. These classifications highlight the development, struggles and greatest moments of this medieval period. The Middle Ages can best be defined by the most significant aspect of time, being religion because it impacted and shaped the Middle Ages. Christianity in the form of the catholic religion was the only recognized religion present and practiced in the Middle Ages. Every citizen, no matter what their position in society and as a Christian was, was dedicated to the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church developed as it expanded across Europe, becoming the dominant religion. The church gained extreme power leading to the collection of taxes, establishment of laws as well as rules and collected gifts that could essentially have a positive impact on one's afterlife. The catholic religion and church shaped the medieval world as it was considered to be the most important aspect of their life. Pope Innocent III states in 1198, during the height of the high Middle Ages, "the Catholic Church has set up two great lights on earth. The greater light being the pope; to rule over souls; the lesser light, being the king, to rule over bodies." (1). In other words, the Catholic Church and religion has impacted the living and dead souls of the Europeans in the Middle Ages, both positively and greatly. The Middle Ages revolved around Christianity as it molded the medival world and lifestyle. Religion shapes the Middle Ages significantly, as it is the most essential aspect of the time. Religion was theoretically a way of life to the