The spread of Christianity provided local religious leaders - bishops - not political ones. Constantine harnessed the bishops as a secondary means of control to supplement his political control.
John Milton's writings against the church hierarchy indicate that he was of a Low Church mindset. This is in keeping with Puritan thought.
The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.
The lay investure or the practice whereby political rulers appointed many high church officials, such as bishops.
A strong army with a strong cavalry Educational reforms Support of the Church Political reform He constantly visited parts of his empire
Much of the ancient learning was preserved by the Christian monks as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian doctrine.Much of the ancient learning was preserved by the Christian monks as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian doctrine.Much of the ancient learning was preserved by the Christian monks as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian doctrine.Much of the ancient learning was preserved by the Christian monks as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian doctrine.Much of the ancient learning was preserved by the Christian monks as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian doctrine.Much of the ancient learning was preserved by the Christian monks as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian doctrine.Much of the ancient learning was preserved by the Christian monks as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian doctrine.Much of the ancient learning was preserved by the Christian monks as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian doctrine.Much of the ancient learning was preserved by the Christian monks as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian doctrine.
No, it should not.
If it does not refer to political system of ancient Roman empire and its aristocratic or oligarchic society, it maybe refers to Catholic church and its hierarchy. in fact, hierarchy in that meaning indicates who is who ; for instance : priest , bishop and so on...
The church leaders were even more committed to apartheid than many of their followers, hence the church became an impediment to political reform.
Aristocrats, the Church, and Political Leaders mostly.
Episcopalian has some church hierarchy (bishops, etc.). I don't think that Baptists have a church hierarchy. There is a Baptist hierarchy within the church consisting of the Pastor and selected Deacons; however, if you are refering to a hierarchy within the denomination, then no, there is not a Baptist hierarchy.
it supported it because they led to new creations that helped the church and its people
No such thing, man made - organized religion, the apostolic church had no hierarchy.
The relationship between a vassal and the church was the same as the relationship between any other secular person and the church. The vassal was part of the feudal hierarchy, and the church had a separate hierarchy.
Jesus is to the leaders of the church, as the head of the church.
The leaders of the church are:PopeBishopPriestLay Ministers
The Patriarchs were found at the top of the early Christian church hierarchy.
There are a few which come to mind. In the monastic/convent tradition, mother superior, abbess, sister, novice for the divisions in the hierarchy of a convent or cloister. Deaconess is in common use in the Presbyterian tradition.