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Power of Faith

Power of Faith. Faith and Architecture. Medieval Cities: tallest buildings were cathedrals/churches. This symbolized importance of the church. They celebrate the glory of god. First English Cathedral was built at Canterbury 1070-1080. PITTSBURGH:

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Power of Faith

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  1. Power of Faith

  2. Faith and Architecture • Medieval Cities: tallest buildings were cathedrals/churches. • This symbolized importance of the church. • They celebrate the glory of god. • First English Cathedral was built at Canterbury 1070-1080. PITTSBURGH: What are our tallest or biggest structures? What do they represent?

  3. Christianizing England • Pope sent missionaries to England in 596, • By 650 most of England Christian. • After Christianity, emergence of education and culture from the church. • By 8th Century, Anglo-Saxon culture at a peak, books reflect religious life, called Manuscripts.

  4. Monasteries • Monks: men who dedicate their lives to the church. • Nuns: women who dedicate their lives to the church. • Monasteries: Places where people could live and dedicate their lives to the church, with communal living. • Monks established libraries and schools in their monasteries. They values the written word.

  5. Pilgrimages • To show religious devotion, people undertook a pilgrimage. • Pilgrimage: Journey to a religious place. • Rich people would travel to Jerusalem or Rome. • Most people were poor and went on pilgrimages to local religious shrines, such as Canterbury Cathedral.

  6. Religious Drama • Few could read: church sermons and stained glass windows were important. • English drama emerged from people acting out religious stories from the bible. • These “plays” eventually moved from the church to the town square. • Eventually regular people, instead of religious people, would act out the parts,.

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