Issue 49 Everyday Faith in the Middle Ages

Little-known or remarkable facts about everyday faith in the late Middle Ages.

Faith in the high middle ages.

One woman’s extraordinary faith reveals much about the ordinary faith of the Middle Ages.

Four Pilgrims in Canterbury Tales show the startling mix of medieval faith.

Christianity in one Spanish village—a historical re-creation.

In the medieval world, what you taught your children was not just your business.

Chronology of some events associated with Medieval Christianity.

Medieval monasteries were Bible schools extraordinaire.

Christians in the Middle Ages may have been largely illiterate, but they were not ignorant of the Bible.

During the Black Death, the greatest catastrophe in human history, how did Christians respond?

Princes and knights were expected to be men of noble character, military prowess, and deep Christian faith.

The two most widespread medieval heresies.

How the Catholic Church responded to heresy.

Intriguing facts behind one of medieval Christendom’s magnificent legacies: The Cathedral.

Medieval Christianity seems dark and foreign—until you take a closer look.

Suggested resources for those who want to learn more about faith in the middle ages.

Early religious TV presented huge challenges, which Pentecostals met better than most.