The Middle Ages were marked by a contradiction between the stability of settling down and a dynamic spirit that inspired greatness. On today’s episode, we’ll uncover answers to the following questions:
- How did the Creation Mandate inspire Christians to start thinking beyond their horizons?
- Why does Medieval art depict figures who are clearly disproportionate? What was Gothic architecture trying to accomplish?
- What precipitated the Crusades? How were they a product of the restless Christian spirit?
Recommended Reading: Urban II, Speech at the Council of Clermont
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind