Monasticism And The Code Of Chivalry
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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 they waited for Jesu ....
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.... were three specific vows, they are used to make
it easier for monks to be closer to God. They are poverty, chastity, and
obedience.
Poverty meant that the need for money and material possessions were not
needed as a means of worship. The monasteries gave the monks the things that
they needed, and this was only the bare essentials. The monasteries made their
own money by owning land and selling surplus products. Thus, they became very
wealthy.
Chastity meant that the men and women woul ....
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