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Medieval Christianity Research Compiled By - March, 2012 properly! The New Order,
Chapter 26 The Barbarian Kingdoms: Gonzalez points out that while, the Roman perspective was that the invaders were simply bent on destruction, many of them wanted to settle in the
Roman Empire and enjoy the benefits of civilization.i He then goes on to describe where various barbarian tribes, the Vandals, Visigoths, etc., invaded, settled and established kingdoms, while also discussing
their leaders and standing towards Christianity. This includes description of what took place in Ireland and the problems that arose from barbarians, such as the Ostrogoths, following Arianism.ii Benedictine Monasticism:
This section describes western monasticism and the significance of its founder, Benedict, relating his biography and accomplishments. The Papacy: Gonzalez identifies the papacy as the "second institution," which along with
monasticism, "gave unity and continuity to the Middle Ages," and recounts what is known about the history of the papacy.iii Leo "the Great" has been referred to as "the first
pope in the modern sense, and it was Leo, as Bishop of Rome, who negotiated with the Vandal leader in 455, and "avoided the burning of the city."iv Various other
popes are also described. The Arab Conquests: This section describes the Arab conquests, led by Mohammad, while also giving background information on Islam and its advances, how it pushed the
Byzantine Empire to Turkey and changed the configuration of Christianity. Eastern Christianity, Chapter 27 The Christological Debates to the Council of Chalcedon: While the final schism between the church in
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