The values of chivalry was deeply influenced by Christianity. In the 11th century churches wanted to decline the violence in the warrior class. Chivalry tried to place limits on warfare within Europe and demand respect for all churches and all members of the laity. The virtues of the christian knight were suspos to be fidelity, piety, obedience to the clergy and too serve god. All of these religious ideals were reflected in writing and was linked to the promotion of the crusade.
The church couldn't keep up with chivalry which idealized splendor and glory. The church feared knights but also needed them to keep the people safe. Chivalry was created so that knights would still show respect to the church and praised the knights who fought on the side of the church. In the 11th century, the church invented liturgical blessings that praised the knights who respected the church. The church also made stories of respectful knights such as the legend of the holy grail so that other knights would want to be like them.
The church couldn't keep up with chivalry which idealized splendor and glory. The church feared knights but also needed them to keep the people safe. Chivalry was created so that knights would still show respect to the church and praised the knights who fought on the side of the church. In the 11th century, the church invented liturgical blessings that praised the knights who respected the church. The church also made stories of respectful knights such as the legend of the holy grail so that other knights would want to be like them.
Wow really that s so interesting. Who knew the church fearedm the knights. I would have thought that the knights feared the church!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is probably my favorite post! I loved all the information I had no idea how much chivalry related to religion. I was wondering, were all knights respected by the church as much as others.
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