While there may be debate as to what the most important event was in the time periods all the way up to the 1600’s, I would argue that it was in introduction of the Christian religion to the western civilizations. Every aspect of civilization was impacted by this socially, economically and politically.
Christianity was first introduced by Constantine in the Roman Empire in the late third century. Constantine issued the famous Edict of Milan, which made it official that the Romans would tolerate Christianity. By the beginning of fourth century it had become the state religion. Under the ruler Theodosius Christianity was made officially the religion of Rome. The fourth century was when Christianity really began to affect politics. This was …show more content…
This Christian way of life took on its own form in Ireland, as this is where the rise of the penitential started. As the Irish were trying to spread their new version of Christianity, Pope Gregory I was also trying to spread Roman Christianity in the same areas. Luckily Gregory I’s methods were of the violent type. One of Gregory’s greatest tools in these conversions was the monk Augustine, who converted King Ethelbert of Kent and his people. His other tool was the power of persuasion. When converting the Pagans of the West, he intelligently assimilated their practices into the Christians. The Pagans changed their temples in to Christian churches and their holidays combined with the new religion. The most notable of these celebrations was the pagan winter solstice celebration that was held on the 25th of December, we celebrate this same holiday now and call it …show more content…
The monastic lifestyle was originally aimed at men (monks) the societies for women (nuns) were created very quickly after. Women were finally given the chance to become scholars. This was because of the celibate path that the monastic society preached. Many women took this opportunity and began translating texts and spreading Christianity along with their monk brothers. It is also known that at this time a new image of the body began to spread. People no longer view the body as a joyous thing, but a hurdle that was placed in front of them connecting with God. Nevertheless, some one of the most intellectual people came from these
Christianity was first introduced by Constantine in the Roman Empire in the late third century. Constantine issued the famous Edict of Milan, which made it official that the Romans would tolerate Christianity. By the beginning of fourth century it had become the state religion. Under the ruler Theodosius Christianity was made officially the religion of Rome. The fourth century was when Christianity really began to affect politics. This was …show more content…
This Christian way of life took on its own form in Ireland, as this is where the rise of the penitential started. As the Irish were trying to spread their new version of Christianity, Pope Gregory I was also trying to spread Roman Christianity in the same areas. Luckily Gregory I’s methods were of the violent type. One of Gregory’s greatest tools in these conversions was the monk Augustine, who converted King Ethelbert of Kent and his people. His other tool was the power of persuasion. When converting the Pagans of the West, he intelligently assimilated their practices into the Christians. The Pagans changed their temples in to Christian churches and their holidays combined with the new religion. The most notable of these celebrations was the pagan winter solstice celebration that was held on the 25th of December, we celebrate this same holiday now and call it …show more content…
The monastic lifestyle was originally aimed at men (monks) the societies for women (nuns) were created very quickly after. Women were finally given the chance to become scholars. This was because of the celibate path that the monastic society preached. Many women took this opportunity and began translating texts and spreading Christianity along with their monk brothers. It is also known that at this time a new image of the body began to spread. People no longer view the body as a joyous thing, but a hurdle that was placed in front of them connecting with God. Nevertheless, some one of the most intellectual people came from these