Pope Martin IV

Throughout the history of the Roman Empire, government and religion were always closely tied together. Government led the empire while religion unified the people. When Christianity began to grow and spread, Emperor Constantine I legalized it and later, Emperor Theodosius I issued an edict making it the only religion of the Empire. When the pagans, or people who didn’t believe in the Christian God acted out, Theodosius went into action and eradicated the pagan gods and practices. Despite having…

Gabriella Firpo December 7, 2014 Dr. Cammin Humanities 1A Term Paper Worldviews in the Middle Ages The Middle Ages also known as "The Age of Faith" was a period when religion was the dominant force in all aspects of life. Because Catholicism was such a driving force their power was often abused in more ways than one. Indulgences, Relics, and pilgrimages were just a few of the ways the Catholic Church demonstrated their power as well as by putting the fear of God into the people they presided…

would tell her for sure.” Philomena gave trust to the Old Church, the trust was made into something less appreciated by the church. The Old Church was also described as evil because it declined Philomena from the thing she desired the most love. When Martin and Philomena head home form their first visit of the church, she talks…

Protestant Reformation (Question 2) The Protestant Reformation played a key role in the change of society. This happened during the years 1517 and 1648. This Reformation had a huge impact on the world’s humanities. Religion is one of the main things that were impacted. The unity of Europe and the Christian society were shattered. Christendom was divided in Europe and the West. Vernacular translations of the scriptures happened so that everyone could read them for themselves and not have to…

to govern their domains as effective rulers and good Christians. However, this raised the question of what are the duties of Christian king? Charles the Great and Henry the IV were emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, but had different perspectives on what the role of a Christian king was. Ultimately, Charles the Great and Henry IV defined the role of Christian king through the religious and political influence of the Papal States at the time of…

A dramatic shift in life, and all its components, was seen throughout the Middle Ages. This shift was, most likely, due to the influence of Christian beliefs and values. The shift changed various aspects of life, such as: art, music, cultures, and literature. In "The Pardoner's Tale," written by Geoffrey Chaucer, and in "Everyman," author unknown, signs of the influence of Christian faith in the Middle Ages were present. The influence played a role in the meaning and messages in both stories.…

It was not until Martin Luther posted his 95 thesis that Protestantism was created. Although it was not his attention, Luther had become the catalyst to a long series of religious conflicts that ensued. The Christian faith had again split apart and unlike the Great Schism…

The Council of Nicaea i The Council of Nicaea Mark McAbee Christianity and World Religion Professor Van Schooten October 26, 2014 The Council of Nicaea 1. The Council of Nicaea In the summer of 325 A.D. Emperor Constantine called upon 1800 bishops from all across the Mediterranean to address the growing problems facing the young religion known as Christianity. Heretical scripture, inconsistencies in doctrinal teachings, and infighting threatened, not only Christianity…

Martin Luther, livid with the way Catholics use indulgences to pay for projects, wrote The Ninty-Five Theses which proclaimed that forgiveness was only achievable through God not by the Pope or any religious leader. Gradually, Luther began stating that salvation was only obtainable through believing in Jesus which made him unpopular enough to where…

feelings. This is certainly the heart of the Vatican! Popes are “born” there, as Sistine Chapel is the place of the Conclave, where the meeting of Cardinals elects a new Pope. People can spend hours enjoying all this beauty created by the great masters. The paintings are impressive, lifelike characters, and they leave the impression of three-dimensional figures. The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican was built between 1477 and 1480 by Pope Sixtus IV and it was intended for the important events. The…