...The Decameron and the Rule of Saint.Benedict Beginning from the 10th century, the religion of Christianity in Europe was fragmented and localized, as well as in the secular sphere. The Church was in a state of weakness and disorder with rural popes supported by competing nobles, the Abbot of Cluny felt the need to revitalize the church by adhering to the Rule of St. Benedict. The Rule was meant to foster an understanding of the relation nature of human beings, and to provide a spiritual support to strengthen the individual’s ascetic effort and growth that is required for the fulfillment of the theosis. Despite crises happening constantly during the long existence of the Rule, the Benedictines have not been immune to periods of laxity and decline. In the fourth story of Day One in the Decameron, Boccaccio uncovers the negligent of monasticism in the late middle ages through a witty sexual story took place within a monastery. Using great details in the tale, Boccaccio tries to claim the unfeasible practice of monasticism, as well as the viability of the Christian church in the later middle ages. This tale is about the monastic life under the governing of the Rule of St.Benedict. In the context, the ecclesiastical characters attempt to break the Rule for the sake of their body. The monk uses his wit to free his body rests on the assumption that the freedom and pleasure of the body are good, and that the physical vigour of the young monk is very good. This is particularly...
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...other young boys in the monastery, and he will do anything it takes to be able to watch as much of the games as he can. As this occurs, the head of the monastery contemplates on the changes of the world and how this greatly is affecting the young boys in the monastery. Although technology and tradition and this undying difference, they can ultimately come together and create something great for both the students and the Abbot. The students, particularly Orgyen, idolize soccer and the World Cup. The fascination and wonders of other cultures bring them into a deeper love for the sport and the thrill that comes with the World Cup. These students are willing to do almost anything to be able to experience the World Cup, especially Orgyen. He goes over the line, bringing other students along, and sneaks out to watch one of the games at a place they paid money for. However, the Geko and Abbot are not at all concerned with this idea of soccer and other cultures. They only wish that the young students study their lessons, behave more in rituals and ceremonies. The Abbot laughs at the idea of people “fighting over a ball”. And when they discover the boys have snuck out they punish them and make them work in the kitchen. Orgyen is a very free willed character and sets his priorities only to watching The World Cup and the excitement that comes with it. However, the Geko’s main...
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...“Explain why the monasteries were dissolved during the reign of Henry VIII (June’ 12)” There were many factors to why the monasteries were dissolved during the reign of Henry VIII ranging from personal needs to governments need for the money. One of the reasons why the monasteries were dissolved during the reign of Henry VIII was because he needed the money to finance his army. This was a precaution in the event of an invasion by the Catholics power in Europe. Any attack was considered war and it was likely that Spain and France would join forces so to prevent this Henry had dissolved the monasteries to take the money to build a stronger army with it. Also Henry didn’t have any money as he used it previously against France if he had not done this he would have probably not dissolute the monasteries. Another reason why Henry had dissolved the monasteries during his reign was because he wanted to assert his place in power. This idea ensured that no one remained in doubt that Henry was the one who was in charge of England. Furthermore, the most loyal to the Pope were usually in the monasteries. This had removed the threat of clerical allegiance. An additional reason that the monasteries were dissolved in Henry the VIII reign was because to secure the loyalty with the nobles. He did this by taking the land he ‘acquired’ by dissolving the monasteries. Henry knew when the land was granted or purchased the nobles would resist to attempt to restore the Papal authority as...
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