Gone Medieval The Rise of Christianity
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Dec 25, 2023 Discover how Christianity rose to wield authority across medieval Europe, from its integration with Roman institutions to the surprising reversal of authority within the papacy. Explore the adaptability and success of Christianity in reaching various social classes, and the tensions between monarchs and popes during the Carolingian Empire.
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Christianity's Transformation
- Early Christianity transformed into a mass religion after Constantine's conversion.
- Before that, it existed as small, autonomous communities with less defined beliefs.
Adaptability and Survival
- Christianity's adaptability helped it survive Rome's fall in the West.
- The religion successfully adapted to both peasant and warrior aristocrat constituencies.
King Oswald's Miracles
- King Oswald, despite a battlefield defeat, is seen as a Christian hero by Bede.
- Bede focused on post-death miracles, showing a new way to define royal power.