Martyr-Hating
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w        Church provision of spiritual guidance and authority had undeniable political currency (e.g. St Gregory the Great – writings on pastoral care emphasise the importance of discernment of persons). Bishops could retain humility on personal level and deal with people – sense of perspective.

w        Popes less important than kings – respect in Rome and beyond as leaders in prayer. E.g. Gregory adopted fraternal attitude and did not play up his primacy.

Other Notes in this Category

1. Christianity = new language for expression of power
2. Growing political importance of the ecclesiastical authorities
3. Martyr-Hating
4. Monasteries
5. Reasons for Conversion
6. Sample Questions

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