HIST 111 Lecture : 11 A New Church for a New Millennium.docx
17 Mar 2014
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Peace movement- end violence in 10th and 11thc. Use church clergy to intercede which suggests that kings have failed to keep order. End of 10th c- bishops and abbots in central france step in and hold church council (popular enthusiasm) Widely popular and spread to west of europe from france. New kind of spirituality/ religiosity- high middle ages had huge outburst of piety and took xtianity to new directions. New forms based on personal and emotional experiences of god. Originally focused on awesome power of god as emperor and judge. Now increasing focus on humanity of jesus and his suffering (widespread use of crucifix as objects of personal piety to mediate on) Religious devotion to virgin mary takes off (empress supremely merciful) Intercedes with her son on behalf of those who pray to her (very passionate to sinners) More churches dedicated to her (notre dame- our lady )
