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An insight into the significance of religion in the Middle Ages, focusing on the Catholic Church and its role in shaping people's lives. the importance of Doom Paintings, which were used to instill fear and encourage good behavior through vivid depictions of hell and eternal punishment. The document also touches upon the power of the Pope and the role of monasteries in the community.
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How important was religion in the Middle Ages? Date: The Church: Relating to the Catholic Church in Rome, not the church building in the village Doom Paintings: Designed to scare people into good behaviour with scary images of hell and afterlife Monasteries: Homes of the monks, often very rich places, responsible for supporting the community The Pope: The head of The Catholic Church – he was second only to God himself, so very powerful Aim: To know how religion played a part in EVERY bodies lives and in every part of life in the Middle Ages as well as begin to understand how the King and The Church often came into conflict with each other.
Make a list of as many observations as you can from this Doom Painting from the 12 th Century...
A medieval vision of hell; from Bedford Missal, 1423
Write a paragraph describing the Doom Paintings, you should include the following words: Demons, chains, fire, weapons, pain, ladders, monsters, angels, st peter, the book, light, dark, red, whit, eternity, punishment, teachings, heaven, hell, split, etc…
