The Church and the Dark Ages (430-1027): St. Benedict, Charlemagne, and the Rise

Description: The Church and the Dark Ages (430-1027) by Phillip Campbell, Mike Aquilina Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "This book reframes the Middle Ages from a period of violence and ignorance to one of institutional, spiritual, theological and cultural advancement. Through engagements with the social, scientific and literary advancements of the Middle Ages, the author suggests that the Christian principles of the period served as a guiding force for civilization and good"-- Publisher Description What if the Dark Ages werent really dark after all?You may have learned in world history class that the fall of the Roman Empire led to centuries of violence, ignorance, and barbarism in Europe. But thats not all that happened during that time! The period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the High Middle Ages also was characterized by institutional, spiritual, and cultural advancements such as the rise of monasticism with St. Benedict of Nursia and the first encyclopedia by a Christian writer, St. Isidore of Seville.In The Church and the Dark Ages (430-1027), author Phillip Campbell explains that the Dark Ages were not only a period of great political and cultural transition but also an era of great transformation in the Catholic Church. Campbell highlights key personalities of the Dark Ages such as St. Gregory the Great, Charlemagne, King Alfred the Great, St. Patrick, and St. Brigid.You will learn that: Benedictines were responsible for technical and scientific advancements such as the mechanical clock, human flight, and eyeglasses.The Dark Ages was a period of great evangelization throughout Europe.Christianity elevated the status of women, particularly through mutual consent in the Sacrament of Marriage.The Church preserved literacy--and literature--throughout the chaotic centuries of early medieval Europe.Books in the Reclaiming Catholic History series, edited by Mike Aquilina and written by leading authors and historians, bring Church history to life, debunking the myths one era at a time. Author Biography Phillip Campbell is an author of several books, including Story of the Church, and the four-volume Story of Civilization series. He has also contributed to and edited a number of books and wrote two history textbooks. He is an instructor at Homeschool Connections and previously served two terms as mayor of Howell, Michigan.Campbell has a bachelors degree in European history from Ave Maria University and a certificate in secondary education from Madonna University. Campbell has appeared on EWTN television, Ave Maria Radio, Radio Maria, Good Shepherd Catholic Radio, Mater Dei Radio, and on the Crawford Broadcasting Network. Mike Aquilina is a Catholic author, popular speaker, poet, and songwriter who serves as the executive vice president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He is the editor of the Reclaiming Catholic History series. Details ISBN 1646800354 ISBN-13 9781646800353 Title The Church and the Dark Ages (430-1027) Author Phillip Campbell, Mike Aquilina Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 192 Publisher Ave Maria Press GE_Item_ID:134394140; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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