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Medieval Religion
Religion in the medieval period is frequently depicted as a "time of ignorance and superstition," defying reason and logic. While Christianity and its denominations made up the majority of medieval religion, Germanic paganism and Islam also existed.
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Cardinal Peter d'Ailly declared that the immorality in the nunneries was so notorious that it was common for girls who wanted to enter a life of prostitution simply to take the veil. One of the reasons for the Church's denunciation of Savonarola was that he declared the nuns in the convents were no better than harlots, and that the whole fabric of morality was being corrupted by the adultery of members of the religious orders. [*88] In order to remedy the evil of the widespread immorality existing in the nunneries, the Council of Saragossa forbade virgins to take the veil unless they were at least forty years of age. [*89]
What did Medieval monks soak hide in and why?
Medieval monks did not soak hide in anything, unless they were preparing their own parchment (which would normally be the job of professional parmenters, not monks).
The skins of sheep, goats and calfs were first placed in running water (such as a stream) until the skins began to rot; this loosened the fleece or hair so it could then be easily scraped away with a blade. The rotting must then be stopped by drying the skins and stretching them on a wooden frame. The inner (flesh) side of the hides could then be scraped to remove blood vessels and fat. After repeated washing, drying and scraping the hides were smooth and thin and could then be whitened with "pounce", made from chalk, pumice and finely-ground cuttle bones. This eventually produced parchment (sheep or goat skin) or vellum (calf skin) for writing manuscripts, letters or accounts.
To produce leather for making belts and other items, either tawing or tanning was used, but these were generally the work of professional tanners, not monks.
For tawing hides a different process was used: the leather was soaked in a mixture of salt and alum for a long period, which gave it a white appearance and preserved the leather which could then be used for belts, shoes and other items. Tawed leather is prone to decay if kept in wet conditions.
Tanning involved a large pit (or two) and a truly revolting smell. The tanners would first scrape the hides to remove blood, dirt and fat, then soak them in urine or lime water to begin the rotting process. This again loosened the hair which could be easily scraped away with a curved blade. Skins were then "bated" - pounded with dung (from dogs or chickens) or animal brains for several hours before oak tannin was applied, giving the finished leather a red/brown colour and preventing any further rotting of the leather.
The bating process softened the leather by introducing enzymes which help to make the leather supple.
Did the Catholic Church institute the pre-trib rapture?
No. The Catholic Church has never acknowledged a pre-tribulation rapture as imagined by the Pentecostal religions. The Catholic Church has remained tight lipped on the subject of Revelation preferring to let the lessons of Jesus and the warnings of Revelation speak for themselves.
Explain how the catholic Church dominated the lives of medieval people?
The Catholic Church dominated the lives of medieval people by telling them when they should work, what religious traditions they should follow, and what punishments they should get if any laws were broken. It was even more powerful than the king or queen.
Do christian monks have free will?
Monks have used their free will, to decide to become a monk. Whether they continue to use their free will in all of their lifestyle, as a monk, depending upon the order to which they belong, is still in their hands.
If they are following biblical teachings then those who have placed themselves under leaders will need to be like it says in Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you
The clergy depended on the what or tax paid to the church to support its schools and charities?
this is a statement not a question
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The clergy depended on the __tithe___ or tax paid to the church to support its schools and charities .
Who were the Franciscan monks?
A group of catholic men tracing their roots back to Francis of Assisi, following the "Rules of St. Francis".
In the middle ages does social class change the punishment of a crime?
Yes it does. If you were a Lord or the lord's officials you were most likely exempted from punishment. But say you were of the poorest class your punishment would be extremely worse just because you were poor
How did you become a Medieval priest?
In medieval times, the first sons of noblemen would inherit their fathers' estates and titles. So as not to divide up the estate, a position needed to be found for the subsequent sons. Most frequently, those who were not first sons would become clergy.
What are the Latin names for the Church services for monks in Medieval times?
The Latin names for the 8 services are:
- Ad Matutinum
- Ad Laudes
- Ad Primam
- Ad Tertiam
- Ad Sextam
- Ad Nonam
- Ad Vesperas
- Ad Completorium
Many people confuse the English versions of these names with the Latin versions, since they are naturally similar:
- Matins
- Lauds
- Prime
- Terce (or Tierce)
- Sext
- None (or Nones)
- Vespers
- Compline
Medieval bishops could not read or write?
It isn't possible. They are after all bishops. They have said a service before and they must have read something!!
What precautions must be observed in the medical use of leeches?
It is important to use only leeches that have been raised in the laboratory under sterile conditions in order to protect patients from infection. Therapeutic leeches belong to one of two species
What shape is pilgrimage church?
A pilgrimage church is typically shaped like a cross, but the shapes can vary. Pilgrimage churches are frequently located by the graves of saints and are usually built where a miracle had taken place.
Who was in overall control of religion in medieval England?
In the time of Henry XIII of England, he divorced Catherine of Aragon so he could marry another woman who could give him a son. This started the Anglican faith, as he had to sever all ties to the pope to make this divorce possible. So, Henry XIII was in charge of religion in medieval England.
How did monks and nuns celebrate?
They go to the Church, pray, each one of them gives a big speech, and then they have a feast, and then they sing.
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What did having a stew mean in medieval times?
It meant to be able to go to the nearest house, with the approval of the lord of course, and ask the first lady to come to the door if the man in the black shirt and yellow boots to marry him.
Who designed the Medieval churches?
The majority of English stone churches were built during the late 11th century and throughout the 12th century in the Norman style (round-topped arches and slit windows without glass, using local building stone but with imported Caen limestone for the decorative parts). The plans of these churches were roughly all the same, with some exceptions, but the designs were already established in Europe long before the Normans started building churches.
Later building phases simply added to or altered the existing Norman churches, enlarging them for increased populations or inserting up-to-date windows (larger, pointed - and with glass). So there was no design involved after the original buildings were put up as part of the Norman's immense building programme.
One very clever alteration seen in many churches is the addition of two long "aisles" to provide extra space inside. This involved knocking away the original outer walls and inserting rows of arches; the aisles were then built as add-ons and the former outer walls became inner rows of arches. This sometimes left original Norman slit windows at the top of the wall, under the roof line, with new pointed windows along the new outer walls.
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In the Catholic Church what is October 31st November 1st and 2nd?
October 31 - vigil of All Saints day
November 1 - All Saints Day
November 2 - All Souls Day
There were many reasons the Church hated the Cathars. One reason is that many of the Catholic priests and nobles were attracted to Catharism. This threatened the Catholic Church's monopoly. But there is one thing that also bothered them about the Cathar congregations - They were democratic and voted. This really bothered the pope and the monarchy. If people could vote they'd then want to vote on everything!!!
Cathars were a threat because they were the "perfects"' that had received the light of Christ, which is the Knowledge of the Father, because it is God alone who grants to those who love and obey Jesus the secret of the Kingdom.
the Cathars were obedient to the call of Jesus , ( leave all and follow Him )
Plainly....they had received so great a treasure from God, which is the promise to all who love God with all their hearts and mind
Salvation is from God alone, therefore did Jesus say "if you really knew me, you would know the Father "" this is the true gnosis which they possessed..
therefore Jesus said "call NO man on earth Father, for you have one and He is in heaven, and call no man teacher, for you have one , and he is the Messiah...
they were taught by God alone, by His spirit...and with this voice did they come against the ( authorities ) and the rest is history.....
. AnswerCathari is a name applied to various Manichaean sects of the later Middle Ages. The essential tenet of their belief was philosophical dualism. There were two ultimate principles, really two creator gods, one of good and the other of evil. They denied the value of oaths and the right to punish, commended suicide, and rejected marriage. Their ideas tended to undermine the foundations of civil society, and for this reason they were opposed not only by the church but also by the State. By the fourteenth century Catharism had practically disappeared in France, Germany, and England by the next century in Italy and the Balkans, where it had previously flourished. - from Modern Catholic Dictionary by Fr. John Hardon S.J.
What happened in Medieval baptisms?
Baptism was considered to be extremely important in the medieval period and steps were taken to ensure that every newborn child was baptised immediately it was born.
In some situations, where no priest was available and the baby was in danger of dying, the village midwife was allowed to perform the baptism herself despite not being part of the clergy. If the mother died in childbirth, the midwife was supposed to cut her open and extract the baby so that she could baptise it. Chaplains who staffed chapels were not usually permitted to perform marriages or burials, but they had the authority to perform baptisms.
Babies were generally baptised on the day they were born - without the mother present, since she was considered unclean for some time after childbirth. Godparents would be carefully chosen and they had genuine input into the welfare and upbringing of the child.
Baptisms normally took place at the rear of the church nave (the people's section of the church), at a large stone font. These fonts were made in various styles and were usually carved with symbolic images including dragons, arches and braid patterns.
The south door (the main entrance) and the smaller north door were kept wide open - the south door for the admittance of the Holy Spirit and the north door for the exit of the demons who would be cast out during the service. The north side of the church was considered the property of the Devil - only suicides, heretics, criminals and strangers to the parish would be buried there.
People were not allowed to pay for services such as baptism, but there was a tradition of making a small financial offering in cash to the altar (which was effectively the same as paying the priest); this helped to ensure that God would protect the child throughout life.
Unlike most modern baptisms, Holy oil (the "primary unction") was used instead of water.
The priest would meet the baptismal party at the church door. Here he would ask if the child had been baptised yet and whether it was a boy or a girl. Next he would bless the baby, put salt in its mouth to represent the reception of wisdom, and exorcise any demons (who left via the north door). Then he would test the godparents' knowledge of the prayers they were expected to teach the child: the Pater Noster, Credo, and Ave Maria.
Now the party entered the church and proceeded to the baptismal font. The priest would anoint the child, immerse him in the font, and give his name. One of the godparents would raise the baby up from the water and wrap him in a christening gown. The gown, or crysom, was made of pure white linen and might be decorated with embroidery; less wealthy families might use a borrowed one. The last part of the ceremony took place at the altar, where the godparents made the profession of faith for the child. The participants would then all return to the parents' house for a celebration meal.
