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1) Where and what was “The Church of the Desert”? Officially, there were no more Protestant left in France after the Edict of Fontainebleau. During this time Protestant religious practice was banned in France, service were held in secret (“Church of the Desert” meetings) in many parts of the country. Many who had been outwardly converted held fast to their faith. And those that had denied their faith now returned to the desert church out in open fields or clearing in the woods for Protestant worship

The Church has impacted society through numerous ways over history, although a major milestone was the implementation of indulgences and how it would come to tear the church apart in its current state, paving the way for a new future of Christianity. The Catholic Church in the medieval era acquired great amounts power through the spread of Christianity in Europe after the fall of Rome. With newly acquired followers, and the structure of the Church; the Pope essentially was a conduit to God, and

impartial. It is structured into three separate sections: The Medieval Mind, The Shattering and One Man Alone. The first section effectively talks about the substantial events that occurred in the year 500; this includes the fall of the Roman Empire and the reasons that lie behind its fall. Manchester continues on by speaking of the Dark Ages that instantaneously followed the collapse of the Roman Empire. He speaks of the Black Death and how Europe experienced multiple “climatic changes”, such as severe

As you’ve known from previous units, the Roman Catholic Church was the most powerful organization in all of Europe during the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance. How did it come to be so powerful? The Roman Empire had once united much of Europe. After its fall, Europe fell into the chaos of the Middle Ages. Many different kings and nobles fought amongst themselves for power, and countries like England and France did not yet exist as we know them today. Knights spent their time training and

addressed. Over the next few days the parishioners of Restoration Church committed themselves to frequent fasting and prayer for divine

The Schism of 1054 (also known as the Great Schism, the East-West Schism and the 1000 Year Schism) was a defining moment in Christianity’s two thousand year history, dividing "Chalcedonian" Christianity into two separate Church bodies of which would become Western (Roman) Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. Though there is a broad historical, theological and religious consensus that the official break of communion is dated to the year 1054 C.E., when Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael I excommunicated

“I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a Church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security” (Pope Francis). Known for his compassion and strong support of the poor and marginalized, Pope Francis goes against old

The Protestant Reformation (1517 to 1648) was a time when the Catholic Church was very corrupt and and Martin Luther wanted to break away from Catholicism. It started in the Medieval Times when indulgences* were prominent in churches. The Printing Press and Martin Luther 95 Thesis contributed with the Protestant Reformation in many ways including, It made information more accessible, wake up call to the people. The Printing press was a big part of why the protestant reformation happened by helping

The Rise of the Papacy Barry Blankenship CHHI 301 - History of the Christian Church I Professor – Dr. Jeffrey S. Mayfield February 20, 2012 The Fall of A Great Empire and the Rise of the Papacy Before the fall of the Roman Empire you must stop and look at the power that was held within the millions of miles of land, building, people, cities, kings, and customs. The Roman Empire was not known for being just another city or empire but it was known for its strength, power and victories

developed, and great strides were taken in order to have Christianity be one catholic church. However, in the next couple centuries, the church would grow apart and rulers would fall resulting in mass