Anglo Saxon Religion
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- Anglo Saxon Religion.
- the main religion of the nation.
- the roman catholic church was brought to England in AD 597
- most Anglo Saxons were christians.
- religion in the north.
- northern England recognised a different christian religion.
- Creating their own forms of worship and artistic traditions.
- the bible was written in English, this meant that it could be better understood. they were also independent.
- Extracts from the bible continued to be written in english, though leaders insisted they were written in latin.
- northern England recognised a different christian religion.
- traditions inspired by the church.
- 11TH century
- the church was good quality because of the leadership, blend of styles and traditions.
- The church developed its own styles of art and working.
- most artwork included saints and angels.
- there were a great number of saints whom were greatly respected.
- the church was very proud of their traditions.
- 11TH century
- Dunstan.
- Dunstan was a monk from somerset, who became archbishop of canterbury.
- following an inheritance granted to him by Lady Aethelflaed he used the money to encourage a monastic revival.
- he used the money to end corruption and greed among church leaders, improve education and commitment, and chastise among priests.
- dunstan organised churches to be rebuilt and used nations from those who wanted their souls to be saved.
- he used the money to end corruption and greed among church leaders, improve education and commitment, and chastise among priests.
- Religious Failures.
- the English Churches failed to live up to expectations.
- records of sermons have serious criticism of behaviour.
- excessive fortification and lust.
- the church had developed a very bad reputation.
- binge eating, especially on holy days.
- believing in witchcraft.
- overeating
- the church had developed a very bad reputation.
- overeating
- binge eating, especially on holy days.
- believing in witchcraft.
- excessive fortification and lust.
- in 1065 the standards of the church were particularly poor.
- Priests could marry.
- Many priests were very poorly educated.
- 1051- 1052
- there was a huge power struggle. Godwin opposed the rising power of Foreign priests.
- Godwin replaced the Archbishop of Canterbury.
- Appointing Stigand, who had done little for the church.
- Stigand
- Stigand was corrupt and accused of simony and pluralism
- he gained land in 10 shire, becoming rich.
- Stigand
- Appointing Stigand, who had done little for the church.
- the destruction of the church.
- in 1011 vikings raided and destroyed Canterbury.
- war and disruption resulted in the Anglo Saxon Church never recovering to its former strength.
- the church owned a vast amount of wealth, from the Alfred brooch to beautiful craftwork, this was all stolen during the raids.
- an opportunity to reform came up in Edwards reign but was not taken.
- Norman Priests were brought to England despite protests.
- in 1011 vikings raided and destroyed Canterbury.
- The church and the people.
- gospels were very well educated and wealthy, this spread the message that riches and goodness come from god.
- people would gather together in rural, simple shelters. this was due to the lack of permanent structures.
- priests visited outlying villages to help the poor and sick worship.
- the main religion of the nation.
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