Pope John XXIII

In the Middle Ages, there were many approaches to medicine. As seen in the series of documents, different societies treated sickness and healing with a unique means. While some people believed in the power of herbs and nature, others believed in godly wrath or praise. These were not the only forms of treatment either. There were methods we still use today, such as bathing and keep hygienic, to drawing diagrams of a human body to deconstruct a patient’s state. We can examine these sources to see…

papal dominion created delusion by mentioning that whoever follows the commandments of popes will be saved from hell - seducing the people with misconception that goodness and salvation lies on their behavior, whether or not they obey the pope. Martin Luther, an Augustinian monk from the Monastery of Wittenberg with a doctorate of theology, considered himself involved in an apocalyptic struggle against the popes. Theoretically, there cannot be any form of communication between…

This essay will be touching on the topic of Charlemagne the Great and how he influenced the church and community through his actions and beliefs. Charlemagne was one of the many people and events that changed the beliefs and values of the church in the middle ages. After the breakup of the Roman Empire in the late 5th century the empire was in chaos for the next 400 years with no stability and centre of authority it was impossible for the kingdom to function. This was until Charlemagne came…

the clergy to Crusaders, they were told “that this war is right and just, and if you have a right intention in conquering this land and bringing it into Roman obedience, those who die after confession shall have part in the indulgence granted by the pope.” Crusaders were not only convinced that their actions were right, but also if they died, the reassurance of indulgence from sinning brought them relief. The Crusaders also fought “for the honor of the Holy Roman Church and the conquest of…

The Breakaway The political unfairness, poor religious leadership, and the corruption of the Catholic Church caused the Protestant Reformation. The unethical, political relationship between the government and the church drove commoners to the Reformation. Luther criticized the German Lords by saying they “do nothing” and “rob” their “subjects” (Doc C). The unjust government manipulated the commoners into handing over their money, allowing the government to live a lavish life of luxury. The…

It is unquestionable that the reign of King Henry VIII was more duplicitous than the reign of Pope Alexander VI, due to Henry’s extremely loathsome and reprehensible behavior during his reign. Henry’s actions took the lives of thousands, as well emotionally traumatized the lives of thousands more. His wives primarily fell victim to Henry’s duplicitous acts as they were the closest to him during his periods of unrest. They regularly feared for their lives, which was a true suspicion for Anne of…

The document reinforces Charlemagne’s powerful, effective, respected status as a Christian warrior by testifying and listing the several victories Charlemagne won. For example, the document includes accounts of his efficient conquest and defeat of the Bretons, the Barbarians, the Welatabians, the Sorabians, the Abodriti, the Bohemians, and his victory in the Saxon War, Bohemian and Linonian wars, and Danes. The multiple forces that tried to rebel, to reject, or to uprise against Charles’…

Despite all the bad things that came out of the Fall of the Roman Empire, it made an impact on other regions. One change that resulted from the fall of the western half of the Roman Empire was the imperial power shifted to the Byzantine Empire, that is, the eastern part of the Roman Empire, with its capital at Constantinople. (Doc.3 ) After the fall of Rome the Middle Ages went through the Dark Ages and the Byzantine Empire became the rich center of trade. During the Dark Ages learning and…

Between the end of the eleventh century and into the thirteenth century,european christians arguing of the church,Conducted a series of nine wars that have come to be known as the crusades.Were the results of the crusades more positive or negative.The results of the crusades are negative because of the eastern and western worlds that were involved in the conflicts.The whole world was involved in the conflict of the crusades manly christians and muslims. The Crusades were more…

Within the Early Antiquity period, the Byzantine Empire developed the majestic capital known as Constantinople. Within the city lies one of the world’s most intriguing monuments known as Hagia Sophia. Hagia Sophia, which translates to holy wisdom in the Greek, was formed during the reign of Justinian and his co-emperor, Theodora. It has been immensely transformed over the past 1500 years from a Christian Church, to a Muslim Mosque, and then to a museum; all while surviving multiple…