HISTORY
MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE
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In the Byzantine Empire, the patriarch deferred to political rulers, while in western Europe, the pope attempted to control political rulers.
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In western Europe, religion was a source of conflict, while in the Byzantine Empire, religion encouraged compromise.
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In western Europe, marriage was allowed for the clergy, while in the Byzantine Empire, it was prohibited.
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In the Byzantine Empire, religious rituals were only on holy days, while in western Europe, religion was a part of daily life.
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the Middle Ages, the Church provided education for some and it helped the poor and sick. It was a daily presence from birth to death. In fact, religion was so much a part of daily life that people even said a certain number of prayers to decide how long to cook an egg!
Detailed explanation-2: -A central feature of Byzantine culture was Orthodox Christianity. Byzantine society was very religious, and it held certain values in high esteem, including a respect for order and traditional hierarchies. Family was at the center of society, and marriage, chastity, and celibacy were celebrated and respected.
Detailed explanation-3: -How did the political and religious ideas of the Byzantine Empire compare with the Western Empire? The Byzantine emperor was considered to be the highest political and religious figure. In the Western Empire, the highest political and religious figures were two different people.
Detailed explanation-4: -Byzantine civilization blended Christian religious beliefs with Greek science, philosophy, arts, and literature. They also extended Roman achievements in engineering and law. These aspects of civilization were reawakened in Western Europe at the end of the Middle Ages and helped bring about the Renaissance.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Western Roman Empire spoke Latin while the Byzantine Empire was Greek both culturally and linguistically. The Roman Empire covered more land than its eastern counterpart. At its peak, the Roman Empire reached into regions of the British islands, Germania, Spain, parts of North Africa, and much of Asia Minor.