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Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300

Explore the evolution of Christianity in the world and the West after 1300, from the rise of papal power to the decline of the medieval church. Discover the general mood of fear, popular responses to crisis, increased concern about salvation, and the rise of lay religious movements. Delve into the fascinating world of mysticism and the impact of popular piety on religious activity.

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Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300

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  1. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300

  2. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300 I. The Church in Asia and Africa

  3. Ethiopian Bishop with Madonna & Child, 11th Century

  4. Church of St. Mary of Zion, Axum (Small green building on right supposedly holds Ark of the Covenant)

  5. One of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela (Ethiopia), built in the 12th century

  6. Ethiopian Illuminated Manuscripts: Judgment of Solomon

  7. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300 I. The Church in Asia and Africa II. The Medieval Church: Polity, Power & Problems

  8. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300 I. The Church in Asia and Africa II. The Medieval Church: Polity, Power & Problems A. 2 Swords: Rise of Papal Power

  9. “There are two powers by which this world is chiefly ruled: the sacred authority of the priesthood and the power of kings. Of these the importance of the priestly power is much greater, as even for kings of men it will have to give an account in the divine judgment.” - Pope Gelasius I (494)

  10. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300 I. The Church in Asia and Africa II. The Medieval Church: Polity, Power & Problems A. 2 Swords: Rise of Papal Power B. Decline of the Medieval Church

  11. "To the honor of almighty God I am not afraid to say that I smelled the stench of the sins committed in the Roman See more strongly in my native town than do the people in this very place who commit them here daily.“ - Catherine of Siena to Pope Gregory XI

  12. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300 I. The Church in Asia and Africa II. The Medieval Church: Polity, Power & Problems A. 2 Swords: Rise of Papal Power B. Decline of the Medieval Church C. General Mood of Fear

  13. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300 I. The Church in Asia and Africa II. The Medieval Church: Polity, Power & Problems A. 2 Swords: Rise of Papal Power B. Decline of the Medieval Church C. General Mood of Fear III. Popular Religion: Responses to Fear & Crisis of the Church

  14. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300 I. The Church in Asia and Africa II. The Medieval Church: Polity, Power & Problems A. 2 Swords: Rise of Papal Power B. Decline of the Medieval Church C. General Mood of Fear III. Popular Religion: Responses to Fear & Crisis of the Church A. Increased Concern about Salvation

  15. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300 I. The Church in Asia and Africa II. The Medieval Church: Polity, Power & Problems A. 2 Swords: Rise of Papal Power B. Decline of the Medieval Church C. General Mood of Fear III. Popular Religion: Responses to Fear & Crisis of the Church A. Increased Concern about Salvation B. Popular Piety: Increased Religious Activity

  16. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300 I. The Church in Asia and Africa II. The Medieval Church: Polity, Power & Problems A. 2 Swords: Rise of Papal Power B. Decline of the Medieval Church C. General Mood of Fear III. Popular Religion: Responses to Fear & Crisis of the Church A. Increased Concern about Salvation B. Popular Piety: Increased Religious Activity C. Mysticism

  17. “God is foolishly in love with us; it seems that He has forgotten heaven and earth and happiness and deity; His entire business seems to be with me alone, to give me everything to comfort me; He gives it to me suddenly, He gives it to me wholly, He gives it to me perfect, He gives it all the time, and He gives it to all creatures.” - Meister Eckhart (d. c. 1328)

  18. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300 I. The Church in Asia and Africa II. The Medieval Church: Polity, Power & Problems A. 2 Swords: Rise of Papal Power B. Decline of the Medieval Church C. General Mood of Fear III. Popular Religion: Responses to Fear & Crisis of the Church A. Increased Concern about Salvation B. Popular Piety: Increased Religious Activity C. Mysticism D. Lay Religious Movements: e.g., Modern Devotion

  19. Things Fall Apart: Christianity in the World & the West after 1300 I. The Church in Asia and Africa II. The Medieval Church: Polity, Power & Problems A. 2 Swords: Rise of Papal Power B. Decline of the Medieval Church C. General Mood of Fear III. Popular Religion: Responses to Fear & Crisis of the Church A. Increased Concern about Salvation B. Popular Piety: Increased Religious Activity C. Mysticism D. Lay Religious Movements: e.g., Modern Devotion

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