Chapter 10: The worlds of Christendom, 500 - 1300
The definition of the word Christendom is the qualities and characteristics of a group of people or nations under a Christian set of morals and values, the Christian World. In history, Christendom refers to the Medieval and Renaissance idea of the central place of Christianity in the lives, nations, countries and states of individuals. Starting in the 4th century, the first Christian to become an emperor, Constantine I, used his power to rule the Roman empire to be a Christian State, causing a huge transformation into inhabitants’ lives. Whoever lived in that territory became part of the Christian World and were treated differently if decided to choose to not be part of it. “Christendom in its earlier stages came to refer to Christians united into one body. This unity was very significant because it was a unity of religion, but it was also a political unity creating powerful alliances.” The East and West were united in believing in one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. Christendom m...
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