Church History and Theology CHT | S1E27: Great Schism and First Crusade
Jun 1, 2022
Dive into the intriguing dynamics of the Great Schism of 1054, where pride and politics solidified a divide between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. Discover how theological disagreements reshaped Christianity's landscape, influencing liturgical practices and authority. Unpack the lasting impact of this schism on the Crusades, initially intended to support the Byzantine Empire. Explore the communal practices of Eastern Christianity in contrast to Western individualism and the motivations behind the dramatic call to arms.
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Impact of the Great Schism
- The Great Schism of 1054 was sparked by prideful conflict and longstanding issues, causing an enduring East-West church divide.
- This event permanently separated the Eastern Orthodox and Western Roman Catholic churches, with no foreseeable reconciliation.
Language and Theology Divide East-West
- Linguistic and liturgical differences deepened the East-West church divide, with Greek in the East and Latin in the West.
- Key theological disputes included unauthorized additions to creeds and authority claims by the Western church.
Church-State Relations Shape Christianity
- Church and state were deeply intertwined by Constantine's time, shaping medieval Christianity's politics and theology.
- Eastern churches' heads were tightly linked to their national empires, unlike the West's centralized papacy.