CAMPBELL REL 125 - Topic 11 Medieval Christianity
Course Rel 125-
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Topic 11 Medieval Christianity (500-1500)I. Early Middle Ages (476-1054)Slide 3Slide 4Slide 5II. Late Middle Ages (1054-1453)Slide 7Slide 8Slide 9Slide 10Slide 11Slide 12Topic 11Topic 11Medieval ChristianityMedieval Christianity (500-1500)(500-1500)I. Early Middle AgesII. Late Middle AgesI. Early Middle Ages (476-1054)I. Early Middle Ages (476-1054)A.A.Fall of Rome (476) – effects on church:Fall of Rome (476) – effects on church:1.1.Barbarian invaders provided new prospects Barbarian invaders provided new prospects for conversion.for conversion.2.2.Church becomes most powerful institution in Church becomes most powerful institution in the West – hierarchy is strengthened.the West – hierarchy is strengthened.3.3.Office of Pope rises to fill power vacuum.Office of Pope rises to fill power vacuum.a.a.Bishop of Rome evolved into office of Pope.Bishop of Rome evolved into office of Pope.b.b.““Pope” derives from “papa” – term of endearment Pope” derives from “papa” – term of endearment for bishops; became title for Bishop of Rome.for bishops; became title for Bishop of Rome.c.c.Bishops of Rome claimed authority over other Bishops of Rome claimed authority over other bishops as successors of Peter.bishops as successors of Peter.d.d.Pope became supreme ruler of (Western) Church.Pope became supreme ruler of (Western) Church.e.e.With collapse of imperial power in West, popes With collapse of imperial power in West, popes now exercised secular power as well.now exercised secular power as well.Pope Gregory I negotiated with invaders; organized Pope Gregory I negotiated with invaders; organized food relief during siege of Rome.food relief during siege of Rome.Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of “Holy Roman Empire” (800).“Holy Roman Empire” (800).4.4.Divided Eastern from Western Christianity.Divided Eastern from Western Christianity.I. Early Middle Ages (476-1054)I. Early Middle Ages (476-1054)B.B.Western vs. Eastern ChristianityWestern vs. Eastern ChristianityWestWestEastEast1. Name1. NameRoman Catholic ChurchRoman Catholic ChurchEastern Orthodox ChurchEastern Orthodox Church2. Capital 2. Capital RomeRomeConstantinopleConstantinople3. Language3. LanguageLatinLatinGreekGreek4. Theology4. TheologyPracticalPracticalSpeculativeSpeculative5. Salvation5. SalvationDeath of Christ pays Death of Christ pays penalty for sinpenalty for sinResurrection of Christ Resurrection of Christ restores image of Godrestores image of God6. Church-state6. Church-stateChurch over stateChurch over stateState over churchState over church7. Celibacy7. CelibacyCelibacy for all clergyCelibacy for all clergyAllows married priestsAllows married priests8. Baptism8. BaptismSprinkling permittedSprinkling permittedImmersion requiredImmersion required9. Communion9. CommunionLaity take bread onlyLaity take bread onlyLaity take bread and wineLaity take bread and wine10. Governance10. GovernanceStrong popeStrong popeNo pope (Patriarch)No pope (Patriarch)I. Early Middle Ages (476-1054)I. Early Middle Ages (476-1054)C.C.East-West Schism (1054)East-West Schism (1054)1.1.Filioque Filioque (“and from the Son”) added to creed in West; (“and from the Son”) added to creed in West; Eastern theologians objected.Eastern theologians objected.2.2.1054 – Pope and Patriarch of Constantinople 1054 – Pope and Patriarch of Constantinople excommunicated one another.excommunicated one another.3.3.1204 – Crusaders from West sacked Constantinople! 1204 – Crusaders from West sacked Constantinople! (Dashed any hopes of reconciliation.)(Dashed any hopes of reconciliation.)D.D.Rise of Islam (610-732)Rise of Islam (610-732)1.1.Religion of monotheism Religion of monotheism - founded by Muhammed.- founded by Muhammed.2.2.Muslims captured Southern rim of Christendom: Middle Muslims captured Southern rim of Christendom: Middle East; Egypt; North Africa; part of Spain.East; Egypt; North Africa; part of Spain.3.3.Christianity expanded northwardChristianity expanded northward..N. AfricaEgyptPalestineArabiaII. Late Middle Ages (1054-1453)II. Late Middle Ages (1054-1453)A.A.Development of the PapacyDevelopment of the Papacy1.1.CorruptionCorruptiona.a.Church hierarchy grew wealthy, powerful, corrupt.Church hierarchy grew wealthy, powerful, corrupt.b.b.Bishops often functioned more like feudal warlords.Bishops often functioned more like feudal warlords.c.c.Specific abuses compromising integrity of church offices:Specific abuses compromising integrity of church offices:Nepotism – giving offices to relativesNepotism – giving offices to relativesSimony – selling offices to highest bidderSimony – selling offices to highest bidderLay investiture – appointment of church officials by Lay investiture – appointment of church officials by secular rulersecular rulerd.d.1010thth century: Papacy caught up in political intrigue; century: Papacy caught up in political intrigue; assassinations; sexual immorality.assassinations; sexual immorality.2.2.Cluniac ReformCluniac Reforma.a.Promoted by monastery at Cluny.Promoted by monastery at Cluny.b.b.Led to strengthening of papacy.Led to strengthening of papacy.II. Late Middle Ages (1054-1453)II. Late Middle Ages (1054-1453)A.A.Development of the Papacy – cont.Development of the Papacy – cont.3.3.Three strong popes in high middle ages:Three strong popes in high middle ages:a.a.Pope Gregory VIIPope Gregory VIIStrong reforming pope.Strong reforming pope.Conflict with Emperor Henry IV over lay investiture (1077).Conflict with Emperor Henry IV over lay investiture (1077).Showdown at Canossa: Henry stood barefoot in snow repenting Showdown at Canossa: Henry stood barefoot in snow repenting until Pope forgave him.until Pope forgave him.b.b.Pope Innocent IIIPope Innocent IIIMost powerful pope ever (c. 1200).Most powerful pope ever (c. 1200).Most powerful man in Europe.Most powerful man in Europe.Council adopted doctrine of Council adopted doctrine of TransubstantiationTransubstantiation (bread & wine (bread & wine become body & blood of Christ).become body & blood of Christ).Started the Inquisition – Started the Inquisition – church court for rooting out heresychurch court for rooting out heresy..c.c.Pope Boniface VIIIPope Boniface VIIIClaimed absolute power of pope.Claimed absolute power of pope.Unam SanctamUnam Sanctam (1302): no salvation outside church. (1302): no salvation


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