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Dowling, John Goulter

 
9781331776239: The Church of the Middle Ages (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book examines ideas and arguments about the history of Christianity over more than a thousand years. During that period, Christianity became the most powerful institution in Europe, with bishops advising kings and the bishop of Rome, the Pope, claiming to be Christ's representative on Earth, with authority over all other bishops. However, the author argues that this great power was then abused as the church became corrupt, with priests ignoring their duties and bishops enriching themselves. This led to opposition, with the author discussing different groups who criticized and challenged the established church. The author shows how these reformers were frequently persecuted and accused of heresy, but they kept alive ideas of reform that would become central to the Protestant Reformation. The author suggests that the struggles they led would heavily influence the way the Church would operate for centuries later.

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