HIST 1001 Chapter : Powers In The Early Middle Ages
Document Summary
Great deal of authority of what happens to souls of faithful/non-faithful. Papacy: pope as spiritual and temporal leader of the west. Belief that person who inherits position of pope thus predecessor of peter. Gregory i the great (600 ce): successful political and spiritual leader. How to avoid sins and live a better life. Negotiates with lombards to avoid sack of the city. Conversion of clovis: due to victory in battle. Authority by god to hold position that you hold. Wants him to convert from arian christianity to orthodox. Clovis says if he wins the next battle he will convert to orthodoxy. Leads to sons fighting each other to gain territory. Germanic law and justice: through meeting of kings and tribal leaders. Loyal reciprocation: similar to patron-client relationship of rome. Use germanic group to criticize/praise elements of roman society. Compensation by perpetrator/ perpetrator"s family if a member of your family has been injured/killed. Amount of fine based on status of victim.
