New Polity The Royal Monarch Who Became a Saint
Aug 25, 2023
Author Andrew Willard Jones discusses the life of King St. Louis IX, highlighting his role as a lay member of the Church sanctifying the temporal order. Topics include King Louis's decision to go on crusade, his reforms after being captured, the significance of anointing in the French monarchy, forgotten peasant rights, temporary fixes for social problems, and his relationship with the Church regarding usury and spiritual power.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Life and Rule of a 13th Century Monarch
01:41 • 8min
Expectations of Peasants and the Role of the King
10:04 • 2min
The Captured Monarch's Journey and Reforms
11:54 • 4min
The Significance of Anointing in the French Monarchy
15:34 • 27min
Exploring Forgotten Rights and Misconceptions
43:00 • 1min
Patches and Stitches: Temporary Fixes for Social Problems
44:24 • 16min
Usury and King Louis's Relationship with the Church
01:00:03 • 11min