A Summary of the Carolingian Renaissance & Charlemagne | Church History

Following the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Europe became fragmented. Around this time, the Franks rose to prominence and over time, the Carolingian Empire was formed. In this video, we'll explore the empire's origins and how Charlemagne, King of the Franks, and his empire affected the church and its relation to the state.
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When the Lombards, who occupied northern Italy, pressed southward toward Rome to attempt to make it their capital, Roman Christians called for help from their counterparts in Constantinople. The eastern half of the Roman Empire became known as the ""Byzantine Empire"" and retained authority over some parts of Italy. There had already been tension between the eastern and western parts of the church over theological and liturgical matters, so the Byzantine Emperor's refusal to help defend Rome against the invasion of the Lombards, left the Pope and citizens of Rome in a difficult situation. They turned northward for help to another Germanic group known as the Franks.
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[@Debiginger]

I just wanted to offer a slight clarification:
The Saxon Capitularies did include a harsh measure enforcing baptism on the conquered Saxons on pain of death. But this particular capitulary probably dates to 795 (per arguments by Robert Plierman and others). Alcuin, Charlemagne's famed adviser, wrote a letter to Charlemagne in 796 condemning forced conversions and argued that Christianity should be spread by persuasion. By 797, Charlemagne issued a new Capitulary that seems to have abrogated the earlier harsher decree, revoking forced conversions. So the Capitulary of (possibly) 795 may have been in effect for less than two years. Charlemagne, in the words of the historian Henry Mayr-Harting, "did a U-turn."
Also, it's highly probable that the massacre of Verden is not connected with the Saxon Capitulary of 795, as the massacre occurred in 782 - and, as Flierman has argued, the massacre was probably a result of the annihilation of a Frankish army at the Suntel Range, rather than on the basis of forced conversions. So it's probably a mistake to link the massacre with the Capitulary.

[@FrJohnBrownSJ]

This was good! Excellent summary.

[@TheologyAcademy]

Thanks for sharing with us

[@g4m3life86]

Charlamagne "The Great".. love those nicknames. I believe the 800's A.D. Europe was the inspiration for the "Game of Thrones" writings. Opposition to Islam united Europe in those unlikely times

[@dirarmis672]

Excellent explanation, thank you!

[@TheologyAcademy]

Many thanks!!

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