The BEMA Podcast 197: AD 1000–1300
Dec 3, 2020
Explore a dark chapter in Christian history marked by the East-West church divide and challenges to papal power. Discover the significance of historical accountability in faith through a unique concept of 'reverse confessional.' Delve into contrasting Jewish and Christian narratives and the complexities of Islamic factions during the Crusades. Examine how warfare influenced the rise of scholasticism and the establishment of medieval universities, highlighting Thomas Aquinas' pivotal role in transforming education and Christian thought.
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Papal Authority Under Crisis
- The East–West Schism exposed a crisis of papal authority and reshaped Christendom's power dynamics.
- Marty Solomon warns this rupture allowed new challenges to centralized ecclesial control and identity.
The Moral Weight Of The Crusades
- The Crusades represent a dark, complex chapter that many gloss over or rationalize.
- Marty Solomon labels the period morally fraught and urges critical engagement rather than defense.
Reverse Confessional Story
- Marty Solomon recounts Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz chapter about a reverse confessional at Reed College.
- He uses the story to explain why descendants should reckon publicly with historic wrongs.