Belief and Devotion Religion, the Church, and Faith In Medieval Times
Belief and Devotion Medieval people believed in religious signs and meanings The primary religion during the Medieval times was Christianity Almost all western Europeans were devoutly Christian Good vs. Evil ; Heaven and Hell Forgiveness Success and Failure; sickness and health; rain or drought King Harold
God's Plan God's Blessing Acceptance...of status, of faith, of everything Grow closer to God Monasteries and Convents Hermits
The Church The Catholic Church was the ONLY religious institution in Europe (which made it very powerful) Excommunication = certain hell Held power over everyone (monarchy included) Brought balance to Medieval Life – Church+State = Equal Provided religious and desperate need
The Church cont. How did the Church make money?
The Church cont. Taxes (tithe) were paid by way of money or crops Some churches had their own land...remember land=money Ecclesiastical Career vs. Routine Village Life
Monastic Life Men: Monasteries Women: Convents or Nunneries Life of work and prayer Vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience No speaking Food was simple, comforts few Free time
Homework Belief and Devotion Handout (Homework Quiz next class) Journal Entry due next class Current Events Assignments (4): due December 2nd Crest Assignment: due October 24 NEXT CLASS: MEDIEVAL LAW