The role that saints had in the lives of Christians during the medieval times was very important. The saints were seen as a necessary mediator between the humans and God. Madigan explains how it is possible that some people were extremely afraid of the journey from earth to heaven after death occurred, and so they… Continue reading →
There were two different types of new movements starting in the 1140s that Madigan described as being associated with heresy. The first genus was so completely opposite of the doctrines that the orthodox Christians believed, that it was very obvious to other Christians that they were heretics. They believed in such different theology than the… Continue reading →
After examining the section on Gregory the Great written by Madigan, it is relatively easy to see that he holds the image of Gregory the Great in very high esteem. Most of the words that Madigan uses to describe Gregory are not only positive, but also extremely uplifting and full of praise. As a devoted… Continue reading →
