The British History Podcast

137 – Preaching in the Dark Ages

Sep 29, 2014
Exploring the crazy environment of early Christian converts in the Dark Ages, the influence of kings and kingdoms in the conversion from paganism to Christianity, the confusion and different brands of Christianity, the practice of veneration of oblates and the penalties imposed for consuming food from a pagan sacrifice, and the efforts to eradicate paganism in Dark Ages society.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
From Paganism to Christianity: The Role of Kings and Commoners
02:20 • 5min
3
The Confusion of Christianity in the Dark Ages
07:13 • 8min
4
Veneration of Oblates and the Church's Allowances
14:57 • 2min
5
Elimination of Paganism in Anglo-Saxon Society
17:23 • 7min