John de Wyclif had a differing view of the Eucharist than the church, which resulted in an abundance of agitation and declarations of heresy from the church. The Roman church viewed transubstantiation from the Eucharist as the divine act of transforming bread and wine into the blood and flesh of Christ, so that one may… Continue reading →
Due to rising demand for literary ability, for professions such as banking, trade, and other bureaucratic positions, more individuals began seeking education. These kind of jobs required literacy, which was very uncommon amongst citizens during the eleventh century. Monks were taught at the monasteries to read, particularly biblical texts, and because literacy was being taught… Continue reading →
Different leaders had different attitudes towards Jewish peoples. Many of the laws regarding the Jews were inhibiting of their own personal freedoms, such as being barred from public offices, inter-religious relationships, and the requirement to be identifiably distinguishable from a Christian. In Novella 146, Augustus said that Hebrews were allowed to practice their religion in… Continue reading →
