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First, since he only knew the Middle Ages (he lived from 1225-1274), he could not really compare them to other ages; and since he was an educated man and a scholar, he had a much better life than peasants or serfs did. Aquinas lived in a world that was dominated by the Catholic Church-- in fact, few people had an education, except for some of the nobles, and many members of the Catholic clergy (like priests, bishops, and monks). For his time, he was respected: he was not only a scholar but the author of a number of important religious treatises. He also taught Catholic theology, and was certain that Catholicism the one true religion. But he believed in using reason and logic in his teaching, rather than just expecting students to just memorize whatever a professor told them to believe. And he especially admired the Greek philosopher Aristotle, whose work he both studied and taught.
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How do the traditions and beliefs in the middle ages differ from today's society?
There are many different aspects. But the main differnce between the traditions & beliefs in the middle ages and that at present day is that in the MAs, traditions & beliefs are much more tightly tied up with politics and goverment. Sometimes they are part of laws.
Name three great scholars of the middle ages?
Erasmus a monk, St. Thomas Moore and
Name two martyrs of the middle ages?
Thomas Becket. 1170 Joan of Arc. 1431
What is the difference of humanism beliefs in the Renaissance and middle ages?
The value of humanism fourished in the Renaissance, it was very common amongst people. While in the Middle Ages, people were strongly Catholic, and followed the church at all costs.
Why is Canterbury catherdral so important?
because it holds one of the most famouse historic story: the murder of thomas becket and miracles after
European religious beliefs in middle ages?
the answer is found in your mind
Was Thomas Aquinas a writer of the medieval period.?
Yes, Thomas Aquinas lived from 1225 to 1275, during the period of the Middle Ages called the High Middle Ages.
What beliefs did people have in the Middle Ages?
For the most part in the middle ages the main religion was Christian, but it all depends on the culture and/ or country you go to.
Was Thomas Aquinas was a writer of the medieval period?
Yes, Thomas Aquinas lived from 1225 to 1275, during the period of the Middle Ages called the High Middle Ages.
What three groups were punished for their beliefs in the middle ages?
heretics, moors, and jews
How many inventions did Thomas Edison have in his middle ages?
Thomas who? Need a last name here to answer.
How do the traditions and beliefs in the middle ages differ from today's society?
There are many different aspects. But the main differnce between the traditions & beliefs in the middle ages and that at present day is that in the MAs, traditions & beliefs are much more tightly tied up with politics and goverment. Sometimes they are part of laws.
Why did the Middle Ages accept vampires?
Very few people of the Middle Ages believed in vampires, and when they did, it was because of the continuation in local folklore of ancient beliefs. The widespread interest in vampires appeared in Europe only long after the Middle Ages ended.
Who was thought to be the most outstanding European leader of the middle ages?
Thomas Aquinas
What does monk mean in the middle ages?
a group of community men who vows to poverty and religious beliefs
Did Thomas Becket die in the Middle Ages?
Yes, he was murdered on December 29, 1170.
Name three great scholars of the middle ages?
Erasmus a monk, St. Thomas Moore and
