Merging of Church and State: Government in the Middle Ages. The Germanics. Though pagan the Germanics were necessary because they could protect the people Germanic ways of Governing the People: Chieftains and Kings The Bloodfued and Wergeld The Ordeal . The Conversion of the Germanics. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Merging of Church and State
Merging of Church and State:Government in the Middle Ages
The GermanicsThough pagan the Germanics were necessary because
they could protect the peopleGermanic ways of Governing the
People:Chieftains and KingsThe Bloodfued and WergeldThe Ordeal
The Conversion of the GermanicsThe most powerful Germanic tribe
in Western Europe is the Franks located in modern France.
The Franks were devout Pagans. However, 493 King Clovis will
convert to Christianity to impress a girl Clotilde.
The Rapid Spread of ChristianityThe Frankish King Charlemagne
will then spread Christianity all over Europe by building an
Empire.Also at this time the Church will begin to Build Monasteries
all over Europe to Spread Christianity
MonasteriesMonasteries will become an important part of the
church as center of Religion, Wealth, Education, and Culture.The
Monasteries will carry on Roman Culture
Gregory the GreatSaint Gregory the Great will be the first
powerful Pope to get involved in the Secular world.
He will declare himself the ruler of all Christendom All
Europe?
