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Monasticism and the Code of Chivalry
In the Middle Ages, there were many factors contributing to the building
of monasticism. One of the most important components of the fourth century came
when the Christians believed that Jesus would return very soon. So they did not
care what the world did to itself. Instead ....
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.... the "devilish acts" that happen when
sexual desires were exploited for selfish reasons. Obedience was essential,
each monk had to be absolutely obedient to their abbot. The purpose of this
obedience was to develop personal humility, and to become more holy by becoming
humiliated or less proud of one's self. Only making them worship and become
closer to God. The monasteries were a place to get away from evil and anything
to deter them from God.
The Code of Chivalry means, if you own a horse than you can have wealth
or power in the Middle Ages. As t ....
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