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Medieval Church Continued

Medieval Church Continued. Quiz. Bishops who supervised parish priests, managed larger churches called ___________. The church _____________ taught that men and women were equal before God. ____________ Rule required monks and nuns to take three sacred vows.

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Medieval Church Continued

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  1. Medieval Church Continued

  2. Quiz • Bishops who supervised parish priests, managed larger churches called ___________. • The church _____________ taught that men and women were equal before God. • ____________ Rule required monks and nuns to take three sacred vows. • Among these three vows were chastity, obedience, and _______________. • The Pope was the spiritual leader of the church and eventually, he claimed __________ supremacy over all secular rulers.

  3. Religious Authority and Political Power • Christians believed all were sinners • To avoid hell: • Do good works • Believe in Christ • Participate in the sacraments

  4. Power • Canon Law – based on religious teachings, governed many aspects of life, including wills, marriages, and morals • Disobey? • Excommunication • Interdict • Excluding an entire town/region/kingdom from receiving sacraments

  5. Corruption and Reform • As power grew discipline weakened • Wealthy Christians began leaving their land and wealth to the church

  6. Reform • Pope Gregory VII (1073) • Church alone chose Church officials • Outlawed marriage for priests • Prohibited simony (selling of church offices)

  7. St. Francis of Assisi • Founded the Franciscans • Gave up a wealthy life to preach the good word

  8. Jews in Medieval Europe • Jewish communities all across Europe • Most groups were very tolerant • Any illness or famine, Christians often blamed Jews • Anti-Semitism – Prejudice against the Jews

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