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The Role of Religion in 19th Century Europe: A Q&A Discussion

The Pursuit of Power_ Europe 1815–1914 / By

The Role of Religion in 19th Century Europe: A Q&A Discussion Summary The 19th century saw a decline in religious practice in Europe. Clashes between liberal governments and churches caused many to lose faith. However, there were efforts to counteract secularization through charitable work and revivalist movements. Religious observance fell short of clerical ideals, but …

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The Impact of the Reformation in Germany: Exploring the Key Players and Processes

Christendom Destroyed_ Europe 1517-1648 / By

The Impact of the Reformation in Germany: Exploring the Key Players and Processes Summary The article highlights the key figures and events during the Reformation in Germany and their impact on Christianity and the literate world in the Rhineland. Luther’s defiance of the Church’s authority led to a conflict over papal authority and reform in …

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The Interface between Christianity and Traditional Cultures, and Social and Cultural History during the Early Middle Ages

The Inheritance of Rome_ Illuminating the Dark Ages 400-1000 / By

The Interface between Christianity and Traditional Cultures, and Social and Cultural History during the Early Middle Ages Summary This chapter delves into the interface between Christianity and traditional cultures, and social and cultural history during the early Middle Ages. It covers a diverse range of topics related to late antiquity and the early medieval period, …

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Resources and References for Late Antiquity: A Q&A with an Expert Historian

The Inheritance of Rome_ Illuminating the Dark Ages 400-1000 / By

Resources and References for Late Antiquity: A Q&A with an Expert Historian Summary In this text, we provide resources and references for further reading on topics related to late antiquity. These include discussions on Jewish patriarchs, church career structures, Donatist and Pelagian churches, clerical celibacy, Eastern Christological debates, Arianism in Constantinople, Monophysite episcopal hierarchy, mobs, …

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The Early Medieval Church: Orthodoxy, Rituals, and the Supernatural

The Inheritance of Rome_ Illuminating the Dark Ages 400-1000 / By

The Early Medieval Church: Orthodoxy, Rituals, and the Supernatural Summary This article discusses the state of the Christian church in the early medieval period following the fall of the Roman Empire. It highlights the challenges faced by the church hierarchy and the laity, particularly in matters of orthodoxy, religious rituals, and the supernatural. The article …

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The Impact of Christianity on the Late Roman Empire

The Inheritance of Rome_ Illuminating the Dark Ages 400-1000 / By

The Impact of Christianity on the Late Roman Empire Summary Christianity evolved and became the dominant religion in the late Roman Empire. This change brought about several innovations, including the Christianization of pagan festivals, the shift in the day of rest to Sunday, the decentralization of Christian activity and the promotion of charity to the …

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Christianity and Traditional Cults in the Roman Empire

The Birth of Classical Europe_ A History From Troy to Augustine / By

Christianity and Traditional Cults in the Roman Empire Summary In the fourth and fifth centuries, the relationship between Christianity and traditional cults was one of evolving tension, with Christianity growing in prominence and eventually receiving imperial patronage. However, traditional cults persisted until the end of the fourth century, when Theodosius issued an edict prohibiting all …

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The Victory of the Church: Christianity and the Roman Empire

The Birth of Classical Europe_ A History From Troy to Augustine / By

The Victory of the Church: Christianity and the Roman Empire Summary The relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity was one fraught with difficulty and persecution. Despite this, Christianity grew rapidly throughout the third and fourth centuries, ultimately becoming the dominant religion of the empire. This article highlights the challenges Christians faced and the measures …

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