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Page 108
... Church as a politically useful ally in maintaining stability . In turn , the still youthful Church generally adapted itself to the customs of the barbarians , provided that the latter accepted the Church's basic theological principles ...
... Church as a politically useful ally in maintaining stability . In turn , the still youthful Church generally adapted itself to the customs of the barbarians , provided that the latter accepted the Church's basic theological principles ...
Page 111
... Church found itself forced to maintain one rigorous standard for those contemplating marriage and a " softer " one for those already " married . " To resolve the difficulty ... Church auspices The Middle Ages : The Church and Marriage 111 8.
... Church found itself forced to maintain one rigorous standard for those contemplating marriage and a " softer " one for those already " married . " To resolve the difficulty ... Church auspices The Middle Ages : The Church and Marriage 111 8.
Page 123
... Church started the sixth century without temporal power regarding marriage for several reasons : legal control of marriage was largely centered in the civil courts , Church policy regarding marriage was inconsistent because of the lack ...
... Church started the sixth century without temporal power regarding marriage for several reasons : legal control of marriage was largely centered in the civil courts , Church policy regarding marriage was inconsistent because of the lack ...
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