Charlemagne’s Contributions to Christianity
A Review of Charlemagne’s Historical Influence
Nicole Briggs
Barry University
Author Note This paper was prepared for THE 317: Turning Points in Christian History, taught by Professor Smith
Abstract
This research paper focuses on the contributions made by Charlemagne and his influence on the development of Christianity. The following questions will be answered: Who is the person? When did he live? What was going on at that time? Where did he live and work? Does this make a difference? What were his major accomplishments and major ideas? Why was he important and what was his lasting influence? Additionally, addressing how Charlemagne influenced world events and social/economic changes. …show more content…
Sullivan writes, “In 751, with papal approval, seized the Frankish throne from the last Merovingian king, Childeric III. After meeting with Pope Stephen II at the royal palace of Ponthion in 753-754, Pepin forged an alliance with the pope by committing himself to protect Rome in return for papal sanction of the right of Pepin’s dynasty to the Frankish throne.” (Early Years) When Pope Stephen II crowned Pepin as King it was the first time it had ever happen. In return, Pepin bestowed a “Donation” that gave the Pope control over Italian territory previously concurred by Pepin from the Lombards. This was accompanied by a commitment ensuring that his successors would also protect the papacy. Charlemagne, his father, and his father’s father all knew it to be their duty to protect and strengthen the realm by establishing a strong connection between church and …show more content…
(Turing Points, pp.109) The ideal symbolized by the cooperation between Charlemagne and Pope Leo III was an integrated view of life in which everything-politics, social order, religious practice, economic relationship, and more- was based on the Christian faith as communicated by the Roman Catholic Church and protected by the actions of secular rulers.” (Turning Points, pp.114) The idea was to reinforce the relationship with the
A Review of Charlemagne’s Historical Influence
Nicole Briggs
Barry University
Author Note This paper was prepared for THE 317: Turning Points in Christian History, taught by Professor Smith
Abstract
This research paper focuses on the contributions made by Charlemagne and his influence on the development of Christianity. The following questions will be answered: Who is the person? When did he live? What was going on at that time? Where did he live and work? Does this make a difference? What were his major accomplishments and major ideas? Why was he important and what was his lasting influence? Additionally, addressing how Charlemagne influenced world events and social/economic changes. …show more content…
Sullivan writes, “In 751, with papal approval, seized the Frankish throne from the last Merovingian king, Childeric III. After meeting with Pope Stephen II at the royal palace of Ponthion in 753-754, Pepin forged an alliance with the pope by committing himself to protect Rome in return for papal sanction of the right of Pepin’s dynasty to the Frankish throne.” (Early Years) When Pope Stephen II crowned Pepin as King it was the first time it had ever happen. In return, Pepin bestowed a “Donation” that gave the Pope control over Italian territory previously concurred by Pepin from the Lombards. This was accompanied by a commitment ensuring that his successors would also protect the papacy. Charlemagne, his father, and his father’s father all knew it to be their duty to protect and strengthen the realm by establishing a strong connection between church and …show more content…
(Turing Points, pp.109) The ideal symbolized by the cooperation between Charlemagne and Pope Leo III was an integrated view of life in which everything-politics, social order, religious practice, economic relationship, and more- was based on the Christian faith as communicated by the Roman Catholic Church and protected by the actions of secular rulers.” (Turning Points, pp.114) The idea was to reinforce the relationship with the