HISTORY 115 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Stylite, Santiago De Compostela
29 Nov 2017
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Churches were full of random people who weren"t willing to die for their faith but its virtue diminished. (st. jerome) When it [christianity] came under christian emperors, its power and wealth increased, Therefore, those who were dedicated to the religion went to the desert. Found a pillar and built a platform. He stayed on the platform for 30+ years to get away from the world and to get closer to. Relied on other people to bring him food. Went to desert as well to prove closeness to god. If you live alone, whose feet will you wash? (st. basil) They [monks] carry out the superior"s orders as promptly as if command (dnf) Goodness of life and wisdom is teaching must be the criteria for choosing the one to be made abbot (chapter 64) The sick who are very weak may eat meat. (chapter 36) The clothing distributed to the brothers should vary according to local conditions and climates. (chapter 55)
