The church imitated the principles of feudalism by establishing a hierarchical structure that mirrored the social and political organization of feudal society. Bishops and abbots held significant power and land, similar to feudal lords, while lower clergy acted as vassals, serving the church in exchange for protection and sustenance. Additionally, the church collected tithes and taxes from the laity, reinforcing its authority and economic influence, much like feudal lords collected rents from their vassals. This parallel structure helped the church maintain control and promote stability within medieval society.
Feudalism was the grouping of legal and military customs in medieval Europe. The main elements of feudalism were strict social classes and landholding abilities.
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Feudalism and the Church.
Feudalism and the Church.
The court is based by the principles of the church.
Feudalism was the grouping of legal and military customs in medieval Europe. The main elements of feudalism were strict social classes and landholding abilities.
Roman Catholic AnswerIf by "feudal Church" you mean the Catholic Church during the time of feudalism, that is sort of an involved topic, I would start with the Catholic Encyclopedia article on Feudalism below:
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JESUS IS THE HEAD OF THE TRUE 'CHURCH". THEREFORE, IT IS EXPECTED THAT ANY "LEADER" OF A CHURCH WOULD IMITATE THE TEACHINGS AND CONDUCT OF JESUS!
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Feudalism and the Church.
The court is based by the principles of the church.
Allegiance to an immediate superior. Society was not static & feudalism/manor economy became less stable. The Church changed also.
Black Death helped to end feudalism. It also helped to end influence of church over common people.
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