A History Of Christian Missions During The Middle Ages

""A History of Christian Missions During the Middle Ages"" is a comprehensive account of the spread of Christianity throughout Europe and beyond during the medieval period. Written by George Frederick MacLear, a respected scholar of church history, the book covers the period from the early Christianization of the Roman Empire to the end of the 15th century.The book begins with an overview of the early Christian church and its missionary efforts in the Roman Empire, including the conversion of Constantine and the establishment of Christianity as the state religion. It then explores the spread of Christianity to the barbarian tribes of Europe, including the Goths, Franks, and Vikings, and the role of missionaries such as St. Patrick, St. Boniface, and St. Cyril and Methodius in this process.The book also examines the missionary efforts of the Eastern Orthodox Church, particularly in the Byzantine Empire and among the Slavic peoples of Eastern Europe. It explores the tensions between the Eastern and Western churches and the role of the Crusades in shaping Christian missionary activity in the Middle East.Throughout the book, MacLear emphasizes the diversity of Christian missionary efforts during the Middle Ages, including both peaceful evangelism and violent coercion. He also highlights the cultural and political factors that shaped these efforts, including the rise of feudalism, the growth of papal power, and the emergence of new religious orders such as the Franciscans and Dominicans.Overall, ""A History of Christian Missions During the Middle Ages"" provides a detailed and engaging account of the complex and multifaceted history of Christian missionary activity during this pivotal period in European and world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.